Americas
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Diplomacy is the way to address global challenges, Brazil tells General Assembly
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the General Assembly on Tuesday that the UN needs to become a…
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Haiti: Child malnutrition crisis worsens amid escalating violence
Haiti is facing a worsening child malnutrition crisis, with an estimated 253,725 children aged 6 to 59 months projected to suffer from acute…
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Repression continues in Venezuela in the face of ‘appalling’ human rights violations
In Venezuela’s El Rodeo maximum security prison, some of those detained for political reasons are subject to forced intubation –…
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Risks of child recruitment by armed groups rise in post-quake Colombia
The recent earthquake in Colombia could increase the risk of child recruitment by armed groups in Chocó and Valle del…
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Colombia earthquake: 1.2 million need aid as some communities remain out of reach
Ten days after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, an estimated 1.2 million people need humanitarian assistance, while some communities…
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Colombia earthquake: UN ramps up aid for 100,000 people
The UN is scaling up humanitarian assistance in western Colombia as needs continue to grow following last week’s devastating 7.4-magnitude…
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Cuba: Independent experts condemn new US sanctions as humanitarian crisis deepens
Independent UN human rights experts on Thursday condemned a fresh round of US sanctions against Cuba, calling them an attempt…
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‘Wanton, intentional infliction of incredible pain’ by gangs in Haiti
Gangs in Haiti continue to terrorise communities with the “wanton, intentional infliction of incredible pain” on people who often are…
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Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty
For millions of Haitians, daily life has become a struggle to stay safe, find enough food and simply move around…
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Haiti: Training the next generation to fight corruption
How do you tackle corruption in a country grappling with insecurity, weak institutions and widespread impunity? In Haiti, the Government…
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