Conflict
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New York, Apr 25 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned about continued violence in eastern Ukraine, which has led to loss of life, further instability and which is contributing to a climate of fear and anxiety, his spokesperson said on Thursday. more
Darfur: UN urges support for peace process

New York, Apr 25 (JEN): Stepped-up rebel attacks, clashes fuelled by local political rivalries, and mass displacement sparked by the abuses of a pro-Government militia have again left long-t ...

UN urges greater action to combat sexual violence

New York, Apr 25 (JEN): Despite unprecedented political momentum to fight rape in war zones, sexual violence remains a global crime affecting women, men and children in more than 20 countrie ...

UN discusses Fatah-Hamas reconciliation deal with Palestine

New York, Apr 25 (JEN): The reconciliation deal reached by rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas will be implemented on the basis of previous commitments such as the recognition of Isra ...

South Sudan: UN concerned over attack on base sheltering civilians

New York, Apr 24 (JEN): Warning on Wednesday that the surging violence in South Sudan is clear evidence that the United Nations can no longer operate in “business-as-usual” mode in the c ...

Cote d’Ivoire: UN urges consultations on reforming electoral commission

New York, Apr 24 (JEN): A United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday called on authorities in Cote d’Ivoire to undertake broad consultations on the reform of the Independent Electoral ...

Syria: UN issues plea to save besieged civilians

New York, Apr 24 (JEN): Calling urgently on Syrian authorities and the opposition to allow aid access, end siege warfare and halt the indiscriminate bombing of civilians, the top United Nati ...

Mali: UN seeks continued support for peace and stability

New York, Apr 24 (JEN): Calling for continued cooperation with regional organizations to support Mali’s steady efforts towards peace and stability through inclusive talks, a senior United ...

UN reaffirms support to peacebuilding in Somalia

New York, Apr 24 (JEN): The top United Nations envoy in Somalia on Wednesday called on the country’s international partners to boost support to aid peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts t ...

South Sudan: UN concerned over surging violence, malnutrition

New York, Apr 23 (JEN): Confirming that children were killed in South Sudan during recent brutal attacks on displaced civilians or as a result of being recruited by armed groups, the United ...