Peace and Security
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World News in Brief: UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa, Political tensions escalate in Somalia
The UN and its partners are continuing efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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Undeclared chemical weapons found in Syria, including type used in notorious Ghouta massacre
Chemical weapons inspectors have uncovered a significant cache of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria – including rockets of the…
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Lebanon: Another peacekeeper dies in new attack
A UN peacekeeper serving in Lebanon died early Thursday after mortar fire on his position near Marjayoun in the country’s…
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Growing up with sirens: UN child rights envoy on the toll of the Ukraine-Russia war
Children in Ukraine have been profoundly impacted by years of war, sheltering in underground schools – or forced to study…
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Kyrgyzstan wins seat on UN Security Council for first time ever
A closely watched Security Council election delivered a mix of continuity and change on Wednesday, as Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and…
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UN mission reports rising tensions along the Blue Line in Lebanon
Monday’s hastily convened meeting of the UN Security Council at the request of France in response to escalating violence in Lebanon…
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UN stresses the need for de-escalation in Ukraine war as attacks rise
The United Nations continues to warn against the dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior official told the…
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Security Council LIVE: Emergency meeting on Lebanon as Israeli attacks casts pall over Iran-US negotiations
The Security Council meets late on Monday at France’s request, as concern grows over escalating violence in Lebanon between Israel…
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From Libyan deserts to 3D-printed guns: The weapons that never go away
Years after conflicts fade from the headlines, the weapons used to fight them often continue to circulate – crossing borders,…
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World News in Brief: Drone strike in Romania condemned, Lebanon and South Sudan updates
The UN Secretary-General has expressed alarm after a drone struck a residential building in the Romanian city of Galați overnight…
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