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Climate Change
‘Tsunami of hunger’ could trigger multiple famines, Security Council warned
As risks of conflict-induced famine and widespread food insecurity continue to rise, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator urged the Security…
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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
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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Humanitarian Aid
Security Council hears top concerns of displacement, global security and civilians in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine “continues to rage,” the UN political and peacebuilding chief updated the Security Council, saying on…
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Humanitarian Aid
Somalia: UN envoy calls for collaboration to achieve new administration’s goals
Following the end of the “contentious” electoral process in May, the political climate in Somalia is now more conducive to…
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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
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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Peace and Security
Whole generation of Syrian children ‘might be lost’, senior humanitarian warns Security Council
“Irreversible damage” is being caused to the lives of Syrian civilians due to chronic under-funding of the international effort said…
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