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Numbers of South Sudanese refugees surges: UN

New York, Jan 15 (JEN): The number of South Sudanese civilians driven from their homes by a month-long conflict has surpassed 400,000 in a major surge over the past week, with those fleeing ...

UN reports rebel attack in town of eastern DR Congo

New York, Jan 15 (JEN): The United Nations Tuesday reported a new rebel attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the region continues to suffer from deadly violence e ...

UN officials visit Syrian refugees in northern Iraq

New York, Jan 15 (JEN): Visiting with Syrian refugees in northern Iraq, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday called “heart-breaking” what he saw in Kawrgosik camp, saying he was partic ...

DR Congo peace efforts at crucial juncture: UN

New York, Jan 14 (JEN): Efforts to attain peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are at an important juncture, senior United Nations officials said on Monday, call ...

UN seeks new transition leader for stability in CAR

New York, Jan 14 (JEN): The speedy election of a new transition leader is crucial to the stability of the Central African Republic (CAR), a senior United Nations official said on Monday, str ...

Iraq: Ban urges political leaders to ensure social cohesion

New York, Jan 14 (JEN): Voicing concern about the deteriorating security in parts of Iraq, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged all political leaders to unite against ...

UN calls for end to fighting, rights abuses in South Sudan

New York, Jan 11 (JEN): With the UN Security Council (UNSC) renewing its call on all parties in strife-torn South Sudan to end the violence, protect civilians and ease access for relief wor ...

Iraq: UNSC condemns deadly violence in Anbar

New York, Jan 11 (JEN): Strongly deploring recent clashes in the cities of Ramadi and Fallujah in Iraq’s Anbar province, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday condemned the ...

Ban calls on world for more resources to end conflicts

New York, Jan 11 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on the international community to provide “more political attention, more resources, more support” ...