United Nations

  • Feb 5, 2020
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A genuine Libya ceasefire is a long way off

The UN special envoy to Libya yesterday said that there was willingness among Libyans to produce a lasting ceasefire

Libya
  • Jan 20, 2020
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Berlin follow-up talks may ease longer-term Libya deal

A conference yesterday saw all foreign states involved in Libya sitting around a table for the first time

Libya
  • Jan 10, 2020
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Haiti’s political impasse will perpetuate unrest

Haiti begins 2020 facing the prospect of worsening social, economic and political conditions

Haiti
  • Jan 9, 2020
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Millions of Syrians may face an aid stoppage

The UN Security Council has failed to agree a mechanism to allow ongoing cross-border assistance

Syria
  • Jan 9, 2020
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UN Palestinian agency will turn page on ethics scandal

UNRWA has had its mandate renewed, despite a damaging scandal that prompted states to suspend funding

Palestinians
  • Jan 9, 2020
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Conditions for a Libya peace deal are poor

Following the official entry of Turkey into the Libyan civil war, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity

Libya
  • Dec 31, 2019
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West African security strategy will miss its mark

A much-touted new counterterrorism framework echoes past priorities

West Africa
  • Dec 6, 2019
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Myanmar UN court case will be least of Suu Kyi’s woes

State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will be at the International Court of Justice while her party readies for elections

Myanmar