Peace and Security
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Urban warfare needs new curbs on explosive weapons, urge humanitarians
A UN-partnered bid to address the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities took a further step forward on…
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More than 100 million now forcibly displaced: UNHCR report
A staggering 100 million people have now been forced to flee their homes globally, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said…
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Burkina Faso: UN chief condemns brutal attack that left scores dead
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned a weekend attack in Burkina Faso that left dozens of civilians dead and displaced…
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Promoting women’s rights, a ‘proven’ strategy for peace and stability
The Women, Peace and Security agenda is “one of our best hopes” for a more peaceful future and a liveable…
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Yemen truce holding, but full measures still not in place
The “unprecedented” truce in Yemen has so far led to a reduction in fighting and other positive developments, but action…
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‘Protracted political impasse’ further polarizing Libya
Despite UN efforts, political, economic and security deadlock continues in Libya, the UN political affairs chief told the Security Council…
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Peacekeepers’ Day ceremony honours service and sacrifice of UN blue helmets
The United Nations paid tribute to the men and women serving under its flag in some of the most dangerous…
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5 ways UN Peacekeeping partnerships drive peace and development
Every day, United Nations peacekeepers work to protect millions of vulnerable people in increasingly dangerous places in the world’s most…
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UN Syria Commission: ‘unconscionable to consider closing last border crossing’
The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry said on Thursday that not extending current cross-border aid to Syria along the remaining…
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‘Grim reality’ of war’s deadly toll on civilians laid bare in Security Council
Conflict continues to inflict “widespread civilian death and injury” a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, outlining…
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