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Ukraine: Renewed shelling at Zaporizhzhia plant underlines nuclear accident risk
Recent fighting near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine has again highlighted the potential risk of a disaster,…
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Ukraine: Cluster munitions pose long-term risk to civilian safety
On Thursday, the UN-partnered Cluster Munition Monitor civil society group, released their 2022 Cluster Munition Monitor report, on the risk…
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Russia’s war with Ukraine needs to end, UN’s Bachelet urges Vladimir Putin
UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet on Thursday urged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to end the country’s war against Ukraine,…
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Ukraine: Cycle of death, destruction, dislocation, and disruption ‘must stop’
The “horrific conflict,” in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, the UN political and peacebuilding chief told the Security Council…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN rights chief urges leaders to ‘turn the page on rhetoric’
Leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina must abandon divisive policies and focus on building an inclusive future for all, UN human…
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Ukraine: Russian Nobel winner praises UNICEF as ‘excellent’ choice to distribute $103.5 million auction proceeds
The Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov who auctioned off his gold medal to raise money for child refugees on…
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Violence, rhetoric, hate speech, drive atrocity crimes in Ukraine and beyond, Security Council hears
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide briefed the Security Council on Tuesday, reinforcing concerns already voiced by other senior UN…
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UN and Tajikistan reaffirm ‘strong partnership’ in new cooperation agreement
During a visit to Tajikistan, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed congratulated the country on its 30th anniversary of UN Membership and…
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Reports of sexual violence in Ukraine rising fast, Security Council hears
Allegations of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine are mounting, a senior UN official told the Security Council on…
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Ukraine: After 100 days of war, Guterres calls for end to violence, as UN works to free up vital food and fertilizer exports
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its 100th day on Friday, António Guterres marked the grim milestone with a renewed…
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