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Middle East crisis: live updates for June 20
A week since the Israeli-Iranian conflict broke out, diplomatic efforts to end the war is accelerating today in Geneva as foreign ministers in France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the…
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‘We are at a point of no return’: grave violations against children surge for third year
This number represents a 25 per cent increase from 2023, marking the third consecutive year that violations have increased. 22,495 violations were committed against children themselves while the remaining targeted…
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“ We are at a point of no return ”: serious violations against children who are increasing for the third year
This number represents an increase of 25% compared to 2023, marking the third consecutive year that violations increased. 22,495 violations were committed against the children themselves while the remaining targeted…
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World News in Brief: Global Investment Pluges, the Hurricane season in Haiti, the rise of cholera and hunger in South South
Their latest data show that international investment prospects this year "are negative", a strong price correction of January, when "modest" growth seemed possible. The reasons for this variation in trade…
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Long after weapons are silent, sexual violence linked to conflicts leaves lasting scars
In 2024 alone, the UN checked approximately 4,500 cases of sexual violence related to conflicts (CRSV), although the real number is probably much higher. Women and overwhelming girls were women…
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Monitor Iran and promote peaceful nuclear use – the role of the AIAA explained
The International Atomic Energy Agency (Aiea) dates back to 1957 and was created in response to world fears after the first use of nuclear and atomic weapons and alarm on…
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World refugee day: tell their stories
While hotspots Include Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Palestine, the trip affects all regions of the world. Forward for World Refugee DayFriday, the UN highlights the importance of solidarity with…
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Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars
In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though the real number is likely much higher. An overwhelming 93 per cent of survivors were…
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The UN warns of the rise in humanitarian toll while Iranian Israeli hostilities continue
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on a "maximum deduction" on Thursday and reiterated that Israel and Iran are linked by international humanitarian law. "The…
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Development is the first line of defense against conflicts ”, Guterres for the security of the Security Council said
The ambassadors gathered to debate the way in which poverty, inequalities and underdevelopment feed conflicts and instability, at a time when hostilities increase and the demand for humanitarian aid increases…