Peace and Security
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UN chief calls on religious leaders to unite in the fight against COVID-19
Religious leaders of all faiths are being urged by the UN Secretary-General to join forces and work for peace around…
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COVID-19: The global food supply chain is holding up, for now
The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic is so far having little impact on the global food supply chain, but that could change…
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‘Immediate nationwide ceasefire’ needed for all-out effort to counter COVID-19 in Syria
Syria is at “high risk” of being unable to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Special Envoy for the country…
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Cross-border aid delivery in northwest Syria ‘absolutely essential’, Security Council hears
Cross-border humanitarian deliveries from Turkey last month reached more people in northwest Syria than at any time since operations began more than five…
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UN launches new project to address link between terrorism, arms and crime
Cheap and easily accessible small arms are increasingly becoming the “weapon of choice” for many terrorist groups, the UN counter-terrorism…
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Libya: Security Council demands commitment to ‘a lasting ceasefire’
After what has reportedly been weeks of diplomatic negotiation, the UN Security Council passed a resolution on Wednesday aimed at stemming rising…
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‘We must all do more’ to protect children in armed conflict: UN chief
Children have “no role in conflict”, the UN chief said, as he painted a damning picture of some 250 million youth…
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Resolving Israel-Palestinian conflict, ‘key to sustainable peace’ in the Middle East: Guterres
Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is “key to sustainable peace in the Middle East”, the UN chief said on Tuesday, maintaining that the…
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Sudan urged to step up protection, restore peace, following West Darfur violence
Authorities in Sudan are being urged to restore peace and order in the wake of intercommunal clashes in West Darfur…
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US-Iran Tension: Trump threatens Iran for another attack
United States President Donald Trump once again threatens Iran to get ready for another attack. He posted a tweet on…
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