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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
‘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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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
‘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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Europe
UN political affairs chief warns of ‘utter devastation’ facing Ukraine cities by Russian forces
With the war in Ukraine now in its third week, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo warned the Security Council…
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Europe
No sign of Ukraine bioweapons labs says disarmament chief, after further Russian claims
The UN is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the Organization’s disarmament chief told the…
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Europe
Mariupol evacuations ‘a glimmer of hope’ in Ukraine war
The United Nations continues to explore all options to reach civilians affected by Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine, deputy humanitarian…
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Africa
Time is short for Sudan to resolve political crisis, Mission chief warns
Time is short for Sudan to reach a solution to its protracted political crisis, the Special Representative for the country…
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Africa
International community urged to support new administration in Somalia
The recent conclusion of the electoral process in Somalia offers a long-awaited opportunity to make progress on other urgent national…
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