Peace and Security
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Syrians ‘can come together to rescue their country’ from war, Security Council hears
“Progress is possible” to end more than 11 years of war in Syria, in order to produce a peaceful future…
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Humanitarian needs ‘growing exponentially’ across Sudan, mission chief warns Security Council
Civilians are in increasing danger, while humanitarian needs across Sudan “are growing exponentially”, the head of the UN mission in…
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Security Council calls for intensifying efforts to expand Yemen truce
The UN Security Council has urged warring parties in Yemen to urgently intensify negotiations towards expanding their historic truce, according…
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Ukraine: Shelling in nearby city putting Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant at risk
Shelling in the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar is putting the embattled Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) at risk, the head…
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Large scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises ‘many concerns’: UN disarmament chief
A large-scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises many concerns, including the potential for diversion, the UN High Representative…
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UN meeting upholds need to remember and support victims of terrorism
Advancing the rights and needs of people whose lives have been upended by terrorism is the goal of a two-day…
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Trust Fund seeks sustained support as it empowers victims of sexual abuse and exploitation by UN personnel
A new report has revealed how projects supported by a UN trust fund for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN…
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Mikhail Gorbachev: UN chief hails ‘one of a kind statesman who changed the course of history’
The Secretary-General has paid warm tribute to the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, whose death aged 91 was announced…
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Libya: Political stalemate and lack of progress on elections
Leaders in Libya must take immediate steps to resolve their political impasse, which is spilling over into increasing violence, UN…
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UN relief chief stresses need to stay and deliver for all Afghans
Humanitarians have stayed and delivered in Afghanistan in the year since the Taliban takeover, and it is imperative that the…
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