Peace and Security
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World News in Brief: Risk of atrocities in Sudan, UN programme prevents climate displacement, more civilians killed in Ukraine
Drone attacks by advancing rebel fighters who are besieging El Obeid, Sudan, continue to result in civilian casualties, putting around half…
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Expanding areas under Israeli control in Gaza increase risks to civilians, UN warns
The continued expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza since October’s ceasefire agreement is placing civilians at greater risk…
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Strait of Hormuz: Gradual re-opening is no quick fix for developing nations, UN warns
Re-opening the Strait of Hormuz would bring vital relief for many economies, but developing countries will continue to grapple with…
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World News in Brief: Afghanistan airstrikes, rights violations in DR Congo, Gaza displacement
At least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes carried out in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces in…
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International cooperation critical as terrorism threat evolves
Terrorism is evolving amid global instability characterised by heightened geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts and growing fragmentation – and the international…
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Central African Republic peace gains must be preserved: UN envoy
The Central African Republic (CAR) “has made remarkable and tangible progress towards lasting peace and security” in recent years, but…
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Israel continues to commit genocide, atrocity crimes by deliberately targeting Palestinian children, UN independent commission finds
Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide and atrocity crimes in the Gaza Strip…
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New Security Council resolution upholds accountability for attacks against peacekeepers
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday that calls for accountability for crimes committed against UN…
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World News in Brief: Pope Leo urges action on hunger, humanitarian strain deepens in Gaza, families return to Lebanon
Pope Leo called on the international community to renew its commitment to tackling hunger and malnutrition, describing access to adequate…
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Sudan: Drone attacks endanger civilians and shut down critical services in El Obeid
Escalating violence in and around the Sudanese city of El Obeid is putting civilians at increased risk and disrupting essential…
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