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Civilians have fled in tens of thousands, fleeing the North Darfur city of El Fasher in Sudan after horrific stories of mass-atrocities committed by the RSF militia continued to emerge. At least 460 patients and their companions were killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital, according to the World Health Organization. This
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The fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left tens of thousands of civilians trapped in a city that has been crippled by 18 months of siege, starvation, and bombardment. The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan has gathered harrowing testimonies from survivors, revealing a deliberate pattern
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The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia has reported significant progress in the country's peace process, with over 13,000 former FARC combatants laying down their arms and surrendering nearly 9,000 weapons, 38,000 tons of explosives, and millions of rounds of ammunition within a year after
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The transitional government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Syria is facing growing concerns over its ability to end entrenched cycles of violence, as incidents of mass killings and torture continue to plague the country. The head of the UN-mandated independent investigative body on Syria, Paulo Pinheiro, expressed grave concern that
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Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica to unprecedented levels, with over one million people, a third of the population, directly affected by the storm. The disaster has caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, property, and roads, with entire communities left without access to basic necessities like water and food. The United Nations
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In a significant meeting, Mohammed Abdulsalam, Head of the National Negotiating Delegation, met with the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to discuss the progress of the peace process in Yemen. The meeting outlined the peace track outlined in the roadmap submitted to the United Nations and agreed upon
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Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides will meet today with the new Head of UNFICYP and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Khassim Diagne, in a bid to solve the long-standing Cyprus issue. Diagne, a seasoned diplomat with over 25 years of experience, has taken over from Colin Stewart, who retired
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The Beijing Declaration set a global vision for women's equality and empowerment thirty years ago, and Namibia turned that vision into action at the Security Council. Under Namibia's presidency, the Council adopted a resolution that fundamentally changed how the world understands peace and security. Resolution 1325
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The Russian military's actions in Ukraine constitute two crimes against humanity, according to a report by the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. The report details systematically coordinated attacks on civilian targets, including individuals, houses, buildings, and humanitarian distribution points, with a primary goal of driving Ukrainians out of
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The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL) marked the 80th United Nations Day with the National Observance at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute Auditorium. The event featured the hoisting of the National Flag and the United Nations Flag, and welcomed guests with a speech by UNASL President Mohamed Zawahir.
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Gaza residents are receiving some relief aid due to the recent cease-fire, but many struggle to afford basic necessities like food, clean water, and proper nutrition. The influx of commercial goods has led to a market revival in Gaza, but prices remain unaffordable for most families. International aid groups are
Storm damage
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed grave concern over the impact of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, which has brought widespread devastation to the Caribbean. The hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic rain and wind, and is also triggering flooding in
