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Peace and Security
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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Middle East
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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Europe
UN political affairs chief warns against ‘backsliding’ in Ukraine
Although a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine has led to a significant decrease in civilian casualties, the overall situation remains fragile…
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Peace and Security
End impunity for use of chemical weapons in Syria, UN disarmament chief urges Security Council
The United Nations top disarmament official, on Wednesday, stressed the urgent need to not only identify those who have used…
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Peace and Security
Security Council unity ‘crucial’ to support democracy in Myanmar
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in…
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Middle East
End impunity for use of chemical weapons in Syria, UN disarmament chief urges Security Council
The United Nations top disarmament official, on Wednesday, stressed the urgent need to not only identify those who have used…
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Asia Pacific
Security Council unity ‘crucial’ to support democracy in Myanmar
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in…
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Africa
‘Rejuvenation of Libyan patriotism’ deserves full Security Council support, says UN mission chief
The top UN official in Libya urged the Security Council on Thursday to express clear support for a new unified…
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Americas
Colombia: Criminal elements use violence and intimidation to ‘stamp out’ leaders’ voices
Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to “drive out State institutions and stamp out the voice of…
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UN Affairs
Guterres to seek second five-year term as UN Secretary-General
António Guterres confirmed on Monday that he will be seeking a second five-year term as UN Secretary-General, which would begin in…
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