Haiti is facing an acute security crisis as rival gangs fight for control of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding areas while terrorizing local communities through […]
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Central African Republic: ‘3R’ combatants in the northwest lay down their arms
Some carried weapons of war; others ammunition – the very items on which their eligibility for the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) process they were […]
Gaza peace summit held in Egypt discusses implementation of peace plan
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Funding crisis forces deep cuts to UN peacekeeping missions
The crisis, which UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix described as “more daunting than ever,” follows the partial non-payment of assessed contributions – the mandatory dues […]
UN welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire | UN News
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire between the two sides announced on Wednesday following a week of cross-border […]
UN condemns Madagascar military takeover, urges return to constitutional order
“The Secretary-General condemns the unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar and calls for the return to constitutional order and the rule of law,” UN Spokesperson […]
UN rights chief hails Bangladesh prosecutions over enforced disappearances
Last week, the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) submitted formal charges in two cases connected to alleged abuses at the Task Force for Interrogation Cell […]
Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages
The Israeli military body which coordinates with the UN and other international organizations, COGAT, said in a statement that starting Wednesday, it will allow only […]
DR Congo: UN envoy points to ‘real hope’ for ceasefire and peace in the east
Although progress has been made through peace initiatives, such as the Washington Agreement signed on 27 June between the DRC and Rwanda, and the Doha […]
Zimbabwe lawmaker Desire Moyo killed in car accident with elephant
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