United Nations

Saudi-Led Strikes Halt Aid Flights Into Yemen’s Rebel-Held Capital

UN aid flights into Yemen's capital Sanaa have been halted by air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition which supports the government.

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15 Civilians Killed in Fresh CAR Rebel Attacks : UN

At least 15 civilians have been killed in the latest attacks by armed groups in the volatile Central African Republic.

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Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central Mali Blast

Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed when a logistical convoy struck an explosive device in central Mali.

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Twin Explosions Rock UN Camps in Mali

Two explosions rocked UN camps in the northern Mali city of Gao, causing damage but no casualties.

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43 Killed in Clashes in Sudan’s Restive Darfur: UN

At least 43 people have been killed in days of fighting between herders in Sudan's western Darfur region.

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‘The UN’s Eyes’: French Navy Enforces North Korea Sanctions

The French navy is part of an international mission enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, flying surveillance trips from the US Futenma base in Japan's Okinawa.

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UN Renews Mandate of EU Military Mission in Bosnia

The UN Security Council voted unanimously to renew for one year the mandate of the European military mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Armed Forces Detain PM and Other Leaders in Sudan ‘Coup’

Armed forces detained Sudan's prime minister over his refusal to support their "coup", the information ministry said.

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Rebel Attack Kills 11 in Central Africa: Official

Eleven civilians were killed by rebels in eastern Central African Republic where government forces are battling armed groups.

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UN Chief Calls for ‘Dialogue’ With the Taliban, Fears for the Sahel

UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed fears that the hardline Islamists' return to power in Afghanistan could embolden jihadists in the Sahel.

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