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May- 2023 -

7 May

Blast Targeting UN Convoy Wounds 7 Peacekeepers in Mali

Seven UN peacekeepers were wounded in central Mali when a roadside bomb exploded under their convoy, the UN force in the West African country said.

6 May

Africa

Sudanese security forces stand guard outside the foreign ministry in Khartoum on 28 January 2020

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Sudan Warring Sides to Start Talks Amid Persistent Fighting

Air strikes battered Sudan's capital, hours before the warring parties are to meet in Saudi Arabia for their first direct talks.

3 May

Africa

Germans soldiers on the route from Gao to Gossi, Mali

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Germany to Pull Troops Out of Mali by May 2024

The German government has decided to end its participation in the UN mission in Mali by next May over problems with the ruling junta.

1 May

Africa

Sudanese boys push a wheelbarrow past a United Nations peace keeper at the El-Riyadh camp for internally displaced persons in el-Geneina, on February 8, 2017

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UN Says More Than 800,000 Could Flee Fighting in Sudan

The fighting raging in Sudan could spur more than 800,000 people to flee into neighboring countries, the United Nations warned.

1 May

Africa

An aerial view shows black smoke rising above the Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum, Sudan

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UN Says Sudan Near ‘Breaking Point’ as Battles Flare Despite Truce

Gun battles and explosions again rocked Sudan's capital despite the latest truce formally agreed between the warring parties.

Apr- 2023 -

17 April

Middle East

A fighter loyal to Yemen’s government holds a position against Houthi rebels in Marib

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Best Chance for Peace in Yemen in Eight Years: UN Envoy

Yemen faces its best chance to strike a peace deal since its civil war started over eight years ago, although much work remains to be done, UN envoy Grundberg said.

11 April

Asia Pacific

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International Anger as Air Strikes Kill Dozens in Myanmar

Dozens of people in central Myanmar were killed in air strikes, according to local media reports, as the UN and Western powers condemned the attacks.

Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Africa

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No Retreat by DR Congo Rebels on Deadline Day

Democratic Republic of Congo rebels continued to occupy strategic positions in the east late Thursday, the day M23 militants were supposed to withdraw under a regional peace initiative.

20 March

Middle East