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UAE, UNESCO ink deal to establish ICSICH

The Centre, aimed at strengthening the efforts of the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE in protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage, will be based at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage…reports Asian

December 10, 2021

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Antonio announces appoints new special adviser on Libya

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Stephanie Williams of the US as his special adviser on Libya…reports Asian Lite News Williams will lead good offices and mediation efforts and

December 9, 2021

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On Indian food aid to Af, UN says humanitarian help should arrive ‘swiftly’

The UN wants humanitarian aid to arrive quickly anywhere where it is needed, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said when asked about Pakistan holding up medicines and 50,000 tonnes of

December 9, 2021

Afghanistan·Pakistan·World

UNRWA faces crisis in providing services

The UN estimates around 65 percent of them suffer from poverty, while 3 percent of them live in extreme poverty…reports Asian Lite News The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

December 9, 2021

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UAE affirms commitment to supporting peacekeeping ops

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations (UN)…reports Asian Lite News He made this statement during his speech at

December 9, 2021

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UN-UAE Partnership celebrated at Expo 2020

The United Nations Hub at Expo 2020 Dubai today inaugurated the UN-UAE Partnership exhibit in celebration of the UAE’s 50th National Day…reports Asian Lite News The event was attended by senior officials

December 7, 2021

EXPO 2020·UAE News·World

UNHCR launches winter bazaar to support refugees in Jordan

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched its 4th “With Refugees” winter bazaar in Amman to support refugees across Jordan…reports Asian Lite News Around 60 refugee vendors will participate in the one-week

December 6, 2021

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UNHCR: 11,500 Nigerians forced to flee to Niger due to armed forced attacks

Armed banditry has been a primary security threat in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months…reports Asian Lite News The office of the UN High Commissioner

December 5, 2021

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UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs

The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods and access to markets, food and essential services, UN Humanitarians

December 5, 2021

AFRICA NEWS·World

UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia

The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to use all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast

December 5, 2021

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