UN. U.S express shock as Saudi confirms journalist Khashoggi's death
The United Nations and the United States have expressed shock at Saudi Arabia’s confirmation that…
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UN regrets U.S withdrawal from postal agency
The United Nations specialised agency, Universal Postal Union (UPU), which coordinates the global postal system,…
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Nigeria galvanises global action for Northeast IDPs
Nigeria has, again, brought the devastations, caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast,…
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Virginity testing’ a human rights violation, says UN
A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for a ban…
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UN hails ‘milestone’ release of 833 children from anti-Boko Haram force in Nigeria
The United Nations has welcomed as an “important milestone” the release of 833 children in…
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UN General Assembly begins 73rd session in New York
The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly opened on Wednesday with its President, Ms…
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UN envoy tasks South Sudan warlords on peace
Warring parties in South Sudan must demonstrate their willingness to a peaceful end to their…
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UN report confirms death of 6.3m children in 2017
No fewer than 6.3 million children under the age of 15 died from mostly preventable…
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U.S., UN sanction Libya’s militia leader over $1.4bn oil revenue loss
The U.S., in coordination with the UN Security Council’s Libya Sanctions Committee, imposed financial sanctions…
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South Sudan deal offers hope, but trust ‘still lacking’ between parties – UN
The landmark peace agreement between the South Sudanese Government and main political opposition offers hope,…
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