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South Sudan: UN probe uncovers targeting of civilians, abductions, sexual violence

New York, Dec 20 (JEN): In a report issued Friday, the Human Rights Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has said there is reason to believe that at least 11 civilians were killed and several other serious rights abuses were committed during an attack by opposition forces on Bentiu, the capital of Unity state, in October this year. more

UN envoy condemns latest spate of attacks in Nigeria

New York, Dec 19 (JEN) The United Nations’ top official in West Africa has strongly condemned a series of attacks in north-eastern Nigeria which reportedly left over 30 people dead and res ...

Amid heightened tensions, Security Council extends UN mission in Golan

New York, Dec 19 (JEN) The United Nations Security Council this morning extended the mandate of its mission in the Golan until 30 June 2015, as it condemned recent fighting in the area and s ...

Israel must curb ‘continuous stream’ of protest fatalities in Occupied Palestinian Territory – UN

New York, Dec 13 (JEN) Reports of excessive use of force by Israeli security forces in the Occupied Palestinian Territory have risen sharply, said the United Nations High Commissioner for H ...

Afghanistan: Security Council backs agreement on new non-combat NATO mission

New York, Dec 13 (JEN) Amid ongoing violence in Afghanistan, the United Nations Security Council on Friday welcomed the agreement between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and t ...

Security Council inaction on Darfur ‘can only embolden perpetrators’ – ICC prosecutor

New York, Dec 13 (JEN) The Security Council must rethink its approach to the deteriorating crisis in Darfur and fully pursue those individuals deemed responsible for atrocities, the Prosecut ...

Central America drought turning into humanitarian crisis, UN warns

New York, Dec 13 (JEN): A prolonged drought in Central America is turning into a humanitarian crisis for nearly two and a half million people affected by food insecurity in Honduras, Guatem ...

Central African Republic: UN mission captures rebel leader

New York, Dec 11 (JEN) The Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has announced on Wednesdaythe arrest of Chadian rebel leader and former ...

UN refugee agency posts largest-ever budget as funding pledges drop by a quarter

New York, Dec 10 (JEN) Faced with multiple large-scale emergencies in the Middle East and Africa, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on Tuesday warned donors at the agency’s ...

Central African Republic in ‘critical phase’ of transition – UN peacekeeping chief

New York, Dec 10 (JEN): Despite a volatile security situation and ongoing fighting throughout the country, the Central African Republic (CAR) is now entering “a critical phase” in its tr ...