United Nations

  • Aug 18, 2020
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COVID-19 differential risks hinder its suppression

The World Health Organisation has warned that people in their 20s, 30s and 40s are driving the pandemic

International
  • Aug 7, 2020
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US Iran policy may tend more openly to regime change

Washington's special envoy has been replaced by an even more hawkish figure, as UN arms embargo discussions intensify

Iran
  • Jul 10, 2020
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Hunger and disease will hike deaths in northern Syria

Russia is again blocking UN Security Council efforts to extend cross-border aid provision

Syria
  • Jun 4, 2020
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Revisions may weaken new UN peace mission in Sudan

The UN is set to approve a new peace support mission in Sudan

Sudan
  • Jun 2, 2020
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Yemen aid prospects hinge on Gulf donor commitment

Saudi Arabia is hosting a humanitarian pledging conference for Yemen as the UN complains of a major funding shortfall

Yemen
  • May 28, 2020
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UNDP deal could facilitate release of Venezuelan gold

The Venezuelan Central Bank has agreed a transfer of blocked funds direct to the UNDP to purchase humanitarian aid

Venezuela
  • May 27, 2020
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Arguments over UN mission could destabilise Lebanon

UNIFIL’s mandate renewal is due in August, amid heightened border tensions

Lebanon
  • May 27, 2020
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Politics could scupper humanitarian aid in Venezuela

Human Rights Watch and Johns Hopkins University yesterday called for a major UN-led humanitarian effort in Venezuela

Venezuela