United Nations

  • Apr 15, 2019
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UN drawdown risks exacerbating instability in Haiti

The UN’s Mission for Justice Support in Haiti will end this year

Haiti
  • Apr 12, 2019
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Haftar’s Tripoli attack may ebb further in Libya

Tripoli is experiencing another bout of fighting, years after the 2014 unrest that escalated into war

Libya
  • Apr 3, 2019
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Obstruction of aid staff will deepen concerns in Yemen

The Huthis have reportedly prevented WFP staff from reaching the Red Sea Mills in Hodeidah, a key grain store

Yemen
  • Mar 29, 2019
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UN report increases pressure for climate action

A new report warns of the dangers of climate change, noting catastrophic impacts already upon people all over the world

International
  • Mar 22, 2019
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US backing of Israel over Golan will come with costs

Trump has said that it is time to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, occupied since 1967

United States
  • Mar 21, 2019
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European values will have limited traction in Bosnia

Muslims, Croats and Serbs are still split over the 1992-95 war but must work together if BiH is ever to join the EU

Bosnia-Hercegovina
  • Mar 21, 2019
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UN fears even worse humanitarian crisis in Venezuela

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet yesterday warned that a disastrous situation in Venezuela could yet deteriorate

Venezuela
  • Mar 21, 2019
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Foreign scrutiny will grow of Cameroon’s Biya

Yaounde is standing firm on its hardline approach to various crises, but international censure is growing

Cameroon