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Middle East
‘Turning point’ reached for survivors of ISIL crimes in Iraq, Security Council hears
The international community has reached a “turning point” in pursuing justice for atrocities committed by the ISIL terrorist group in…
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Middle East
Israel-Palestine: Risk of ‘deadly escalation’ in violence, without decisive action
With violence continuing daily throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urged the Security Council on Tuesday to adopt…
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Africa
Libya at ‘delicate and critical juncture’ ahead of landmark elections: UN envoy
With one month left until elections in Libya, it is important that the international community remains united in support of…
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Asia Pacific
Importance of sound, inclusive elections in Iraq ‘cannot be overstated’
Following “hard-earned” parliamentary elections on 10 October, Iraqis of all political stripes must exercise restraint, eschew violence and await the…
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Africa
Completion of Somalia elections more important than ever: UN envoy
Although progress has been made in Somalia’s electoral process, it has been slow and uneven, the UN Special Representative for…
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Asia Pacific
Security Council appeals for end to violence in Myanmar
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate cessation of violence across Myanmar, and efforts to ensure the safety…
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Asia Pacific
Yemen: UN Special Envoy calls for urgent end to fighting, as humanitarian needs escalate
Ahead of Thursday’s Security Council meeting behind closed doors on Yemen, the UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, said that a UN-led political process could still be part of a sustainable solution…
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Africa
Ethiopia: Future of Tigray and Horn of Africa ‘in grave uncertainty’
A year-long conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia has reached “disastrous proportions”, the UN political chief told the Security…
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Africa
Security Council ‘deeply concerned’ by expanding clashes in northern Ethiopia
The Members of the United Nations Security Council expressed “deep concern” about the expansion and intensification of military clashes in northern Ethiopia. In a press…
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Africa
Greater global solidarity needed to achieve peace and security for Africa
The deputy UN chief on Thursday emphasized the “vital importance” of peace and security in Africa, thanking ambassadors in the…
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