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Middle East
Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights
When tensions erupted in East Jerusalem in April 2021 at the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, daily…
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Peace and Security
World News in Brief: Attacks on civilians in DR Congo, concern over conviction of trades union leader in Cambodia, gang violence in Haiti
Internally displaced people account for at least 12 of those killed and a further 31 injured, when their camps were…
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Africa
UN agencies warn of imminent starvation risk in Sudan’s Darfur region
UN agencies issued a joint warning on Friday that time is running out to prevent starvation in Sudan’s Darfur region…
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Migrants and Refugees
East Africa: UN support continues amid heavy rains, severe floods and cyclone threat
The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the…
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Middle East
Targeting Rafah could lead to slaughter, warns UN aid agency
An Israeli military operation in Rafah “could lead to a slaughter” and cripple lifesaving humanitarian work throughout Gaza, the UN…
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Culture and Education
Guterres demands better protection for journalists on environment beat
Friday marks World Press Freedom Day and UN Secretary-General António Guterres is highlighting an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering…
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