United Nations

  • Feb 7, 2020
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Aid cuts loom as Yemen’s Huthis seek to show strength

A medical air bridge may promote negotiations, but millions need UN food supplies

Yemen
  • 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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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
  • 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
  • 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