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Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog
Ukrainian authorities said on Friday a Russian drone strike with a high explosive warhead struck the former Chernobyl nuclear power…
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Short-range drones: The deadliest threat to civilians in Ukraine
In January 2025, short-range drones caused more casualties than any other weapon in Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission…
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Ukraine: UNICEF alarmed over incessant attacks devastating young lives
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep alarm over relentless attacks on populated areas in Ukraine and their devastating…
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Georgia: Malaria-free certification ‘a huge milestone worth marking’
The country of Georgia has been certified malaria-free following a nearly century-long fight to combat the disease, the World Health…
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UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers
A UN independent human rights expert on Tuesday called for an end to Russia’s severe crackdown on the legal profession,…
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New year sees uptick and expansion of fighting on Ukraine’s frontlines
The recent holiday and New Year season brought no respite in Ukraine, but rather an escalation and even expansion of…
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UN pledges continued humanitarian support to Ukraine, as war enters fourth year
The UN’s humanitarian coordinator and refugee chief are in Ukraine this week where they will unveil the latest plans to…
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Resilience of Ukrainians remains high, as UN maps aid and reconstruction needs for 2025
Persistent Russian bombardments have failed to dampen the resilience of the Ukrainian people, according to the United Nations. Despite the…
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Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia attack marks highest civilian casualties in nearly two years
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia city in Ukraine on Wednesday caused the highest number of civilian casualties in a single incident…
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Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks
Russian forces continue to subject Ukraine’s people to “relentless attacks” by aerial glide bombs, long-range missiles and drones, in a…
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