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Middle East
Syria’s humanitarian needs remain high despite reduced violence, UN warns
Humanitarian needs in Syria remain immense despite a year of reduced violence and political change, with millions still displaced, basic…
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Middle East
Gaza ceasefire still fragile as cold turns deadly, Security Council hears
The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile, while humanitarians continue to face obstructions in delivering aid to the people, a senior UN official…
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Africa
Security Council hears of fading election prospects in Libya
The path to long-awaited elections in Libya is paved with complications but they can be overcome, the UN Special Representative…
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Africa
Security Council renews DR Congo peacekeeping mission amid renewed M23 offensives in the east
The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously extended the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of…
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Human Rights
Afghanistan’s crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls
Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis is being driven by the accelerating erosion of fundamental rights – especially for women and girls…
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Peace and Security
Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors debate deepening crisis in eastern DR Congo
The UN Security Council meet this morning in New York to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in eastern Democratic Republic…
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Europe
At UN, OSCE warns of erosion of security principles amid Ukraine conflict
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) chief on Monday urged the UN Security Council to uphold core…
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Middle East
Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support
The recent parliamentary elections in Iraq mark a fitting end to the work of the UN Mission in the country,…
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Humanitarian Aid
Civilian deaths in Ukraine surge past last year’s toll as winter deepens crisis, Security Council warned
Millions in Ukraine have been left without heating, water or basic public services as winter temperatures plunge – and civilian…
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Middle East
Security Council must seize ‘moment of renewed hope’ in Gaza
The ceasefire in Gaza is largely holding but recent violence by Israel and Palestinian militants put the truce at risk,…
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