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Despite Call for Global Ceasefire to Combat Pandemic, Deadly Conflicts Continue, Humanitarian Chief Tells Security Council Debate on Protecting Civilians

Women, Children, Minorities ‘Hit Hardest’, International Red Cross Head StressesThe Security Council heard today that anemic implementation of its resolutions and international law designed to protect civilians in armed conflict has collided with the C...
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If Syria’s Key Players Remain ‘More Invested in Conflict Management Than Conflict Resolution’, Fighting Could Last Generations, Envoy Tells Security Council

The tragic irony of Syria is that humanitarian suffering is increasing, despite the relative calm, compared with earlier years of the conflict, the Security Council heard today from high-level officials of the Organization who made a strong appeal for ...
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Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) Annual Report 2020

Executive summaryThe Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) enables the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to take rapid and effective action in response to food and agricultural threats and emergenc...
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UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #18 (1 – 30 April 2021)

Regional DevelopmentsDuring the holy month of Ramadan, a rise in new COVID-19 cases was observed across several Middle Eastern and North African countries, including in Egypt, Iraq and Libya.To support families during Ramadan, particularly given their ...
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Deputy Minister David Masondo undertakes District Development Model working visit to Ilembe Municipality, 27 May

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, will undertake a District Development Model (DDM) working visit to the iLembe District Municipality on Thursday 27th May 2021.The District Development Model is a integrated planning model for Cooperativ...
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South Sudan’s Arms Embargo Still Crucial for Civilian Protection

UN Security Council Should Renew Embargo, Demand Concrete Rights ReformsNyagoah Tut PurResearcher, Africa DivisionThe United Nations Security Council should renew an arms embargo on South Sudan this week along with travel bans and asset freezes on desi...
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Former South African President Zuma Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges?

Former South African President Jacob Zuma pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Wednesday in a trial that began more than a quarter century ago after some of the alleged crimes were committed. Zuma, 79, is being tried on multiple counts of corruptio...
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Premier Alan Winde holds digital press conference, 27 May

Tomorrow, Premier Alan Winde will hold a digital press conference on the health platform and vaccine update in the Western Cape, with a focus on how the rollout is going and what can be expected in the next few weeks. Premier Winde will be joined by th...
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About 200,000 Mourners Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral

Vatican City: About 200,000 mourners filled the St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday for the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis, the Holy See's press service said. 'At the moment, the competent authorities report that about 200,000 people are ...
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Stalled Migori County Headquarters Set for Completion

Migori: The National Assembly Committee on Administration and National Security, chaired by Lari MP Mburu Kahangara, has assured Migori residents that the stalled Migori headquarters building will be completed to serve the public. According to Kenya...
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Government Pledges Support for Administrative Officers to Improve Service Delivery

Makueni: The government is committed to ensuring that all National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) have well-equipped operational offices to deliver quality services to the public efficiently. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Se...

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UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter Issue 23, June 2022

Statement by Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia Adam Abdelmoula on the droughtUN Special Representative briefs Security Council meeting on SomaliaOn World Press Freedom Day, UN emphasizes vital role of Somali mediaUN congratulates president Hassan Sh...
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Cheetah Cement Factory Announces New Wage Agreement with Employees

OTJIWARONGO—Whale Rock Cement, trading as Cheetah Cement Factory, unveiled a new wage agreement with its workforce on Friday, for its factory located outside Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region.According to News Releases by Namibia Press Agency, the...
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Burkinabe Newspapers Focus on Bishop Compaoré’s Burial and Senegal’s Legislative Elections.

OUAGADOUGOU: The recent burial of Bishop Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré and the legislative elections in Senegal have become the focal points of Burkinabe newspapers' coverage today. The headlines of major publications are highlighting these significant ...
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