United Nations

  • Feb 20, 2019
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Yemeni pullback deal hinges on finding a neutral force

The special envoy to Yemen has told the UN Security Council that troop withdrawals near Hodeidah could begin imminently

Yemen
  • Feb 18, 2019
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Trump will pick another US ambassador to UN nominee

The administration’s nominee to be the next US ambassador to the UN has withdrawn from consideration

United States
  • Jan 31, 2019
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UN report confirms China's progress in AI

China wants to be a world leader in artificial intelligence by 2030; its investment and commitment are paying off

International
  • Jan 10, 2019
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The UN may only be delaying violence in western Yemen

The UN’s special envoy has urged greater international efforts to ensure the warring parties abide by a truce agreement

Yemen
  • Jan 2, 2019
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International community will have little sway in Yemen

The WFP accused the Huthis of stealing aid, and the UN has said the verification of a truce is up to the warring parties

Yemen
  • Dec 24, 2018
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Arms smuggling to Libya may lead to more attacks

The country’s dual administrations had previously requested that the UN investigate illegal arms shipments to Libya

Libya
  • Dec 21, 2018
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Implementation of Yemeni deal will be slow and partial

The country’s warring factions have made three agreements, the most significant a ceasefire in the city of Hodeidah

Yemen
  • Dec 19, 2018
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Rivals’ messaging shows little faith in Yemeni truce

Both sides have accused their rivals of violations around the port city of Hodeidah after a ceasefire came into effect

Yemen