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UNHCR: 11,500 Nigerians forced to flee to Niger due to armed forced attacks

Armed banditry has been a primary security threat in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months…reports Asian Lite News The office of the UN High Commissioner

5 December 2021

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UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs

The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods and access to markets, food and essential services, UN Humanitarians

5 December 2021

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UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia

The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to use all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast

5 December 2021

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43 people dead, 46 villages burned, looted in Darfur

Sudan’s Darfur region has witnessed a civil war since 2003 during the rule of former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted on April 11, 2019…reports Asian Lite News At least 43 people

26 November 2021

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UNRWA for Palestine refugees seeks new contributors to achieve sustainable funding for budget

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that it will hold contacts with donors to bring new contributors to achieve sustainable funding to cover its budget…reports

26 November 2021

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UN releases emergency funds in response to S.Sudan flooding

UN agencies and their partners will provide humanitarian assistance and protection to people impacted by the floods…reports Asian Lite News UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths has

24 November 2021

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Iran calls on IAEA to maintain ‘technical cooperation’

The Iranian Foreign Ministry insisted on Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should “stay in the path of technical cooperation with Iran.”…reports Asian Lite News Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for the

23 November 2021

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UAE ranks first in 9 gender balance indexes

The UAE is continuing its rapid progress in the United Nations Development Programme Gender Inequality Index, rising eight places in 2020…reports Asian Lite News The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) has

21 November 2021

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Antonio reiterates call to immediately release UN staffers held in Ethiopia

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 UN staff members detained in Ethiopia…reports Asian Lite News “As far as the Secretary-General is aware, the staff

18 November 2021

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UN says over 300 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that more than 300 illegal immigrants have been rescued and have returned to Libya…reports Asian Lite News A total of “307 persons

18 November 2021

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