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Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy

Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy

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Delivering his final briefing for the year, Hans Grundberg noted that 2024 was marked by immense turmoil and tragedy across the Middle East region,...
Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria

Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in...

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Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government officials in connection with the country’s presidency...
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UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

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The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports.‘Not just numbers’Conflict erupted...
Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

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The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement...
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Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique

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Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo...
Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms

Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms

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In an alert, the World Food Programme (WFP) described markets “in decay” across the enclave. “Fresh foods, eggs, and meat barely exist and the...
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Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’

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The latest incident comes amid growing international concern over the use of capital punishment in the country since 2021, when the Taliban swept...
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Sudan’s displaced have endured ‘unimaginable suffering, brutal atrocities’

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Nineteen months since conflict erupted between rival militaries the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the transfer of power...
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World food prices have fallen for fifth consecutive month

World food prices have fallen for a fifth consecutive month but are still nearly eight per cent higher than a year ago

China: “serious human rights violations” in Xinjiang says UN

China responsible for "serious human rights violations" in Xinjiang province according to the UN human rights report

In India, youth is key to integrity, peace, health and sustainable development

New Delhi (India), 31 August 2022 - Youth, children and adolescents comprise the core of India’s 1.3 billion strong population. Over 27 percent of...

Ukraine: UN atomic energy experts head to Zaporizhzya nuclear power plant

A team of UN atomic energy experts set out on Monday for Zaporizhzya nuclear power station in Ukraine, after months of rising tensions between Ukrainian and Russian forces, who have accused each other of shelling the plant. 

Ukraine: More than one million tonnes of grain exported under Black Sea Grain Initiative

Exports of Ukrainian grain and other foodstuffs under a landmark agreement amid the ongoing war, have surpassed one million metric tonnes, the UN Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Amir Abdulla, reported on Saturday

Ukraine: Top UN aid official appeals for access across frontline

The UN's top aid official in the country issued an urgent appeal for access across frontline for guarantees from Russia and affiliated forces, to allow humanitarians to deliver “absolutely necessary” relief items.

Sri Lanka: Devastating crisis for children, a ‘cautionary tale’ for South Asia 

Staple foods have become unaffordable, warned UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei on Friday, who pointed out that severe malnutrition in crisis-wracked Sri Lanka was already among the highest in the region. 

Braving mines and missiles to bring aid to Ukraine’s displaced population

Almost a third of those displaced by the conflict come from the region around the country’s second largest city of Kharkiv, in the east. To bring aid to Ukraine’s displaced population is dangerous work.

Ukraine prisoner of war trials in Mariupol could be a war crime: OHCHR

The United Nations Human Rights Office (UNHRO) has expressed concern about the construction of metal cages, apparently to house prisoners of war (POWs) in an upcoming "show trial.  

African pivotal strategy to combat communicable diseases

African health ministers on Tuesday, endorsed a new strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe noncommunicable diseases.
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