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The recent municipal council elections in Libya, despite significant challenges, sent a strong message that the Libyan people are yearning for democratic representation. Nearly 15 years after the fall of former President Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains divided between two rival administrations, but the elections demonstrated the resilience of the Libyan
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In a candid briefing to the Security Council, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, painted a vivid picture of a nation on the brink of collapse. As sectarian violence, military skirmishes, and regional power struggles continue to plague the country, Pedersen's words underscored the urgent
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In the midst of extraordinary flooding and conflict, 270 Ghanaian police officers, including 63 women, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the prestigious UN Medal for protecting hundreds of thousands of displaced people and facilitating the safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The officers,
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Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, the UN secretary-general's special representative for Libya and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, presented a roadmap to the Security Council on Thursday. The plan aims to establish a sequenced approach to hold presidential and legislative elections, unify institutions through a new government,
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Corporal punishment is a prevalent issue across the globe, affecting millions of children under the age of 18. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over half of all children worldwide experience some form of corporal punishment annually. This form of punishment can take many forms, including hitting, but can
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The State of Qatar reaffirmed its support for Syria's national and regional unity, sovereignty, and independence in a statement delivered to the United Nations (UN) Security Council. The statement, delivered by Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, emphasized the
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The threat posed by Da'esh (ISIS) remains volatile and complex, according to UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov, who briefed the Security Council on the Secretary-General's latest report on the extremist group. The report, which concludes that Da'esh remains resilient despite sustained counter-terrorism pressure, highlights
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The terrorist group Da'esh, also known as ISIL, remains a significant threat globally, with Africa experiencing the highest level of activity worldwide. Despite the deaths of multiple Da'esh leaders, the group has maintained its operational capacity, and its use of regional and domestic affiliates, as well
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Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, addressed the UN Security Council's annual open debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, highlighting the use of sexual violence as a "weapon of war" in foreign occupations, including in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Indian-administered Kashmir. Ahmad
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Tensions are escalating between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, with a devastating ground offensive looming. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported that the situation is becoming increasingly dire, with limited opportunities for humanitarians to bring in essential supplies. In the past 24 hours, there have been
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a significant contribution of JPY 500 million (approximately US$3.3 million) from Japan to provide critical food and nutrition assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, who are facing severe food insecurity due to ongoing conflict and violence.
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The Gulf Group at the United Nations has welcomed the inclusion of the Israeli occupation in the UN Secretary-General's annual report on sexual violence during armed conflicts. The decision was described as a "first and essential step" toward accountability and recognition of violations committed against the
