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Over 81,000 people enter Ethiopia from Sudan: UN

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The number of people arriving in Ethiopia due to the conflict in Sudan has reached 81,095, according to the UN migration agency. As of Sept. 16, a total of 81,095 crossings had been made by returnees, refugees and asylum seekers from conflict-affected Sudan to its …

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World leaders stress UN’s role, need to reform

United Nations, US | Xinhua | World leaders on Thursday, the third day of the General Debate of the UN General AssWorld leadersembly, stressed the central role of the United Nations and the need to reform the organization to make it fit for purpose. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the principles …

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UN relief chief warns Sudan conflict could engulf region

New York, US | Xinhua |  The UN relief chief warned on Wednesday that allowing the conflict in Sudan to descend into a full-blown civil war could be a human tragedy. “If urgent international action is not taken, the crisis threatens to deteriorate into a catastrophe that could engulf, will …

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UN General Assembly begins general debate

New York, US | Xinhua | The General Debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, focusing on restoring global trust and solidarity in current challenging time. Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UN …

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Window to reach climate goals ‘rapidly closing’ – UN warns

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world is not making sufficient progress to achieve the long-term goals established in the Paris Agreement, aimed at curbing the rise in global temperatures, A UN report issued on Friday has warned. The Paris Agreement, signed by all nations, bound them to restrict the …

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UN chief saddened by loss of life in Morocco earthquake

United Nations, US | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was saddened by the loss of life in the earthquake in Morocco, said his spokesperson on Saturday. “The secretary-general expresses his solidarity with the government and people of Morocco in these difficult times. He addresses his most sincere condolences to the …

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World is falling short on gender equality – UN

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year’s edition of the UN Women “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023”, launched on Thursday, paints a worrisome picture halfway through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “The …

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UN agencies, NGOs banned from working in Niger operation zones

Niamey, Niger | Xinhua | UN agencies and non-governmental organizations have been barred from working in military “operation zones,” Niger’s Interior Ministry said Thursday. This is “due to the current security situation and the ongoing operational engagement of the Nigerien Armed Forces,” the ministry said in a statement. Niger has been, …

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