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Africa
Libya: UN envoy hails new national government after years of ‘paralysis and internal divisions’
After years of “paralysis and internal divisions”, progress towards a lasting peace through stable national government and dialogue, is being…
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Asia Pacific
Amidst ‘heightened intensity’ actions toward peace must be ‘in the best interests’ of Afghans
Amidst a period of “heightened intensity”, the UN Special Representative told the Security Council on Tuesday that the killing, displacement…
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Africa
Inclusive political process key to Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears
The political transition in Sudan is moving forward, though formation of the legislative council and other important milestones have yet…
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Africa
South Sudan’s transition from conflict to recovery ‘inching forward’ – UN envoy
South Sudan’s transformation from conflict to recovery is underway, but much needs to be done before securing “a peaceful and…
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Africa
Central African Republic ‘very volatile’, despite important progress – UN peacekeeping chief
Despite a successful presidential election and other noteworthy progress, the Central African Republic (CAR) continues to be plagued by violence…
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Africa
Avoid ‘risky winner-take-all tactics’ in Somalia, UN Security Council hears
Increased “brinkmanship, pressure tactics, and tests of strength” are threatening progress in Somalia, the country’s UN envoy told the Security…
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Law and Crime Prevention
Avoid ‘risky winner-take-all tactics’ in Somalia, UN Security Council hears
Increased “brinkmanship, pressure tactics, and tests of strength” are threatening progress in Somalia, the country’s UN envoy told the Security…
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Peace and Security
Three killed in attack on UN World Food Programme convoy in DR Congo
The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member, together with…
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Africa
Three killed in attack on UN World Food Programme convoy in DR Congo
The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member, together with…
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Migrants and Refugees
Transparency must rule Iraqi elections, ‘loyalties cannot be for sale’, Security Council hears
A deadly rocket attack on Monday night in Erbil drew condemnation from the UN envoy in Iraq, who told the…
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