United Nations
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Africa
UN urges probe into killing of 15 migrants in Libya
The UN has urged authorities in Libya to order a “swift, independent and transparent” investigation into the killing of 15…
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Foreign
UN says 50 million people worldwide stuck in ‘modern slavery’
The number of people trapped in forced labour or forced marriage and other crises has swelled by a fifth in…
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Foreign
Claims of torture of China Uyghurs are credible, UN says in report
China denies all allegations of human rights abuses The UN has accused China of “serious human rights violations” in a…
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Opinion
Surviving the food crisis in North-east Nigeria
Today in north-east Nigeria, millions of people are facing the painful consequences of a deteriorating food security and nutrition crisis.…
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Africa
UN Secretary General to visit Nigeria insurgency victims
The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres – on a tour of West Africa – is due in north-east Nigeria…
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Africa
168 killed in Sudan’s Darfur clashes, UN urges probe
The United Nations has called for an investigation into the reported killings of at least 168 people in clashes in…
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Environment
UN names Sir David Attenborough ‘Champion of the Earth’
Sir David Attenborough has been named a Champion of the Earth by the UN’s Environment Programme. The prestigious award recognises…
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Foreign
Stop single men hosting Ukrainian refugee women, UN tells UK
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has called on the United Kingdom to review its Homes for Ukraine scheme, following reports…
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News
EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to End Violence Against Women commits to leave no one behind
As the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative begins its second phase of implementation, the European Union (EU) has called for more inclusivity…
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Africa
Over 90 people die in new ‘Mediterranean tragedy’: UN official
The head of the UN refugee agency on Sunday called on European countries to apply their generosity towards Ukrainian refugees…