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Children are the most innocent and vulnerable group in armed conflicts, and their safety is a collective responsibility of the international community. According to the Secretary-General's report, last year the United Nations verified over 41,000 serious violations against children in conflict areas, a 25% surge year-on-year, with
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The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), including UNICEF, visited the Yelewata community camped at the Makurdi International Market following the June 13 attack. The delegation, consisting of EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gauntier Mignot, and Country Director of UNICEF Cristian Munduate, expressed solidarity and pledged humanitarian support and
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In a statement issued by Mr. Peter Boateng, the Executive Officer of INNORIGHTS Ghana, a child rights Non-governmental Organisation, the UN and regional blocks are being urged to facilitate inclusive negotiations and protect the lives and dignity of innocent children. The organisation, committed to promoting the welfare and protecting the
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EU envoy for the Cyprus problem, Johannes Hahn, is set to arrive in Cyprus on Monday for his first visit since being appointed to the role a month ago. The purpose of his visit is to "listen to his interlocutors," according to sources from the European Commission. Hahn
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In a harrowing report marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations' designated expert on Sudan, Radhouane Nouicer, revealed the alarming magnitude of sexual violence in the ongoing war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict,
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As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, with the US military ramping up in the region, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon explained why Israel is asking the US to enter its war with Iran militarily. Danon emphasized that Israel has successfully pushed back Iran's nuclear
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Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has clarified the country's stance on the recent strikes in Iran, emphasizing that Israel targets military infrastructure while trying to minimize civilian casualties. He expressed skepticism about the possibility of Iran making a deal with the international community,
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The civil war in Sudan continues to unfold with devastating consequences for civilians, as both sides have escalated the use of heavy weaponry in populated areas. The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan has documented the deepening human suffering, fragmentation of governance, and militarization of society, fuelling an ever-deadlier
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As a highly decorated statesman and diplomat, Ambassador Dr. Marshall Jonathan Emmamuzo Daniel Ojadah has been appointed special advisor to a leading presidential candidate in Ivory Coast. With a wealth of experience in international trade, investment diplomacy, and philanthropic engagements, he has played a crucial role in advancing the ideals
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China, a longstanding victim of unilateral coercive measures, is urging the international community to jointly resist this illegal act and help sanctioned countries alleviate their difficulties. The country has called for the establishment of an "International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures" to curb the spread of this counterproductive
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Geneva's High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep alarm over the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, urging both parties to de-escalate tensions and enter into urgent negotiations to halt reciprocal attacks and chart a path forward. The High Commissioner emphasized the necessity for
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Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on Monday called for a reduction in military escalation between Israel and Iran, stressing the need for urgent diplomatic negotiations to put an end to these attacks and find a path forward. Turk expressed deep concern over the intensification of
