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Middle East
‘Limited’ progress in closing Syria chemical weapons file, UN Disarmament Chief tells Security Council
Seven years after the Security Council mandated the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons programme, there have been only “limited developments”…
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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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Middle East
Palestinian elections raise hopes for two-State solution, Middle East Coordinator tells Security Council
The holding of free and fair elections in the Occupied Palestinian Territory will help “clear the path” for restoring a…
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Middle East
Syria: Economic decline, rising hunger and surging humanitarian needs
Syria’s fragile economy has “suffered multiple shocks” over the past 18 months, with its currency plummeting and joblessness swelling as…
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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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Humanitarian Aid
Five million Yemenis ‘one step away from famine’– UN relief coordinator tells Security Council
Malnutrition rates in Yemen are at “record highs” as the country is “speeding towards the worst famine the world has…
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Americas
Haiti needs ‘democratic renewal’ top UN representative tells Security Council
The top UN official in Haiti called Monday for a “democratic renewal” in the troubled Caribbean nation to lift it…
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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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Middle East
Five million Yemenis ‘one step away from famine’– UN relief coordinator tells Security Council
Malnutrition rates in Yemen are at “record highs” as the country is “speeding towards the worst famine the world has…
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