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‘Reasonable Grounds’ To Believe Syrian Government Was Behind Deadly Chlorine Gas Attack On Douma: OPCW Report

UN NewsFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

A new report released by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) finds “reasonable grounds” exist to believe the Syrian Government was responsible...

Lack Of Jobs, The Main Driver Of Violent Extremism In Sub-Saharan Africa: UNDP

UN NewsFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

A lack of job opportunities is the leading factor driving people to join fast-growing violent extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report...

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‘Put People First’ In Drive To Realize Sustainable Development Goals

UN NewsFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Addressing the opening of the Commission for Social Development’s latest session, the president of the UN Economic and Social Council on Monday said it was...

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UN Relief Chief Tells Security Council ‘We Can Do Better’ In Ukraine

UN NewsFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

The UN’s humanitarian affairs chief warned the Security Council on Monday that efforts must improve to reach nearly 18 million in need in war-torn Ukraine,...

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From The Field: Earning A Crust From Bread

UN NewsFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

A UN-supported refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who was left for dead after being attacked by armed men, has baked his...

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Moldova: The Long And Winding Road To Safety

UN NewsFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some 700,000 fleeing people have passed through neighbouring Moldova, putting a huge strain on the country’s resources. The UN’s migration...

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UN Chief: Build ‘Alliance Of Peace’ On International Day Of Human Fraternity

UN NewsFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

On the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed on Saturday, the UN chief called for renewed commitment to forge an “alliance of...

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Nigeria: UN Genocide Expert Warns Against Worsening Security Situation

UN NewsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on Thursday voiced concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, while urging the authorities to...

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Ethiopia: Northern Aid Access Improving But Some Areas Still Hard To Reach

UN NewsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

UN humanitarians on Thursday reported that aid access in the north is continuing to improve with aid operations expanding following last November’s ceasefire agreement, but...

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Iraq Must Seize ‘Brief Window Of Opportunity’ To Turn Tide Of Instability

UN NewsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

by UN NewsFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Iraq’s political class must urgently seize the current brief window of opportunity to break chronic cycles of instability, the UN Special Representative told the Security...