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Mali: UN Mission condemns attack that wounded 8 peacekeepers

New York, Jan 6 (JEN) The United Nations stabilization mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has condemned the attack that wounded eight peacekeepers – three seriously – on Sunday, in the Gao region. more

China stampede kills 35

Beijing, Jan 1 (JEN): At least 35 people were killed in a stampede in China's Shanghai city on Wednesday, media reports said on Thursday.

Libya: UN mission condemns terrorist bombing against Parliament amid uptick in violence

New York, Dec 31 (JEN) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has strongly deplored a terrorist attack against a hotel in the city of Tobruk where the country’s House of Rep ...

UN Mission condemns rocket attack against its camp in northern Mali

New York, Dec 30 (JEN) The United Nations Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) strongly condemned on Monday’s rocket attack on its camp in the northern city of Tessalit.

As war continues, UN agency maps extensive destruction to Syria’s cultural heritage

New York, Dec 24 (JEN) The extensive destruction and damage of Syria’s historical and cultural heritage sites demands increased efforts to protect them from the violence of the country’s ...

As winter hits displaced Iraqis, UN appeals for boost in humanitarian funding

New York, Dec 24 (JEN) The United Nations on Tuesday called for a surge in humanitarian funding to help cover the basic needs of close to one million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in ...

Muslim group trapped by Central African Republic violence face dire situation, warns UN

New York, Dec 24 (JEN) The United Nations refugee agency voiced concern on Tuesday over the “deteriorating situation” facing more than 400 members of a Muslim minority group trapped by t ...

Central African Republic: rebels clash with UN peacekeepers during weekend fighting

New York, Dec 23 (JEN) The United Nations mission in the Central African Republic has said it is concerned about fighting that took place this weekend in several locations around the country ...

Maldives: UN expert concerned at ‘unacceptable’ dismissal of Supreme Court justices

New York, Dec 23 (JEN) The removal of two Supreme Court justices in the Maldives by local authorities threatens the independence of the country’s judiciary and further compromises the rule ...

Central African Republic: Security Council appeals to armed groups to lay down arms

New York, Dec 20 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the recent resurgence of violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) and reiterated its appeal to all pa ...