Peace and Security
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World News in Brief: 273 million out of school, deadly attacks on Ukraine, migratory species in danger
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million, according…
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World News in Brief: Yemen appeal, Middle East war roils Somalia, needs grow in Colombia
UN aid teams in Yemen on Wednesday warned that the situation in the war-torn nation remains dire in a call…
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World News in Brief: West Bank displacement, Cuba fuel crisis, sexual abuse safeguards, new ‘humancentric’ AI advocate
A new UN human rights report warns that expanding Israeli settlements are driving large-scale displacement of Palestinians across the occupied…
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Aid operations strained across Middle East: WFP seeks $200 million to sustain food assistance
Rising food prices, growing displacement and disruptions to global supply routes are placing millions of people across the Middle East…
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World News in Brief: Deadly drone attacks in Sudan, violence against women in the spotlight, more clashes in DR Congo
UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday he was appalled by the devastating impact on civilians of increasing…
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With Middle East ‘pushed to breaking point’, UN chief urges ceasefire, return to diplomacy
The UN chief on Thursday urged all combatants to cease hostilities in the Middle East, uphold international law, protect civilians…
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Russia deportation of Ukraine children is crime against humanity: independent probe
Scores of Ukrainian children are still missing after being deported far and wide across Russia and occupied territories while their…
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