UN urges wealthy countries to open legal routes for migrants
Zeid Al-Hussein, UN Human Rights Chief, has stressed the urgent need for wealthier countries to…
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UN Sec-Gen appoints new UNICEF director, commander for UNOCI
UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, on Monday, announced the appointment of Ms Fatoumata Ndiaye of Senegal…
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Buhari must probe military abuses in Nigeria, says UN official
The United Nations' top human rights official called on Nigeria's new President Muhammadu Buhari on…
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Indonesia adamant on executing Nigerian drug convicts, despite UN appeal
Indonesia on Sunday signalled it was determined to push ahead with the execution of eight…
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UN seeks $174mn for Boko Haram refugees
The United Nations launched an appeal on Thursday to raise slightly over $174 million to…
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UN earmarks $60m for Nigeria’s general elections, says Chambas
The UN Secretary-General High Level Representative to Nigeria, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, said on Friday…
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Boko Haram faces UN spotlight
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session next week on abuses…
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Boko Haram worse than IS Jihadists, says Chadian envoy
Chad's UN envoy on Wednesday voiced frustration over Security Council inaction on endorsing a regional…
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Boko Haram presents Nigeria with $1bn humanitarian crisis
by Nina LARSON Violence by Islamic extremists has led to staggering levels of misery and…
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Few women at the top globally, says new report by Melinda Gates, Hillary Clinton
Three women with global clout -- Hillary Clinton, Melinda Gates and Chelsea Clinton -- released…
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