Middle East
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UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
UN agencies continue their response to the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, as access challenges, food shortages and reconstruction…
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Uprooted Syrians mulling return mustn’t be pushed, says UNHCR
Syria’s historic power reset coupled with the highly volatile situation there, has increased basic needs in a country where nearly…
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Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy
Barely 48 hours since opposition forces including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept into Damascus and forced out President Bashar al-Assad,…
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Middle East: Live updates from Syria and the wider region for 9 December
The historic power shift in Syria adds new layers of complexity to the Middle East crisis, with ongoing hostilities in…
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UN chief calls for ceasefire amid sharp escalation in northwest Syria
The UN Secretary-General has expressed alarm over the sharp escalation of violence across northwest Syria, calling for an immediate cessation…
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The nightmare in Gaza must stop, urges UN deputy chief
Describing the situation in Gaza as “appalling and apocalyptic” the UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday called on world leaders to…
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UN officials raise alarm over escalating violence in northwest Syria
A sharp escalation in fighting in Syria’s Aleppo Governorate has displaced thousands and caused heavy civilian casualties, prompting urgent warnings…
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Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire
The final repatriation flight for Brazilians escaping the conflict in Lebanon touched down at São Paulo’s Guarulhos Air Base early…
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Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November
As families in Lebanon begin returning home under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, UN humanitarians have flagged “staggering”…
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
The UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence…
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