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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

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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

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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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43 people dead, 46 villages burned, looted in Darfur

Sudan’s Darfur region has witnessed a civil war since 2003 during the rule of former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted on April 11, 2019…reports Asian Lite News At least 43 people

November 26, 2021

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UNRWA for Palestine refugees seeks new contributors to achieve sustainable funding for budget

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that it will hold contacts with donors to bring new contributors to achieve sustainable funding to cover its budget…reports

November 26, 2021

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UN releases emergency funds in response to S.Sudan flooding

UN agencies and their partners will provide humanitarian assistance and protection to people impacted by the floods…reports Asian Lite News UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths has

November 24, 2021

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Iran calls on IAEA to maintain ‘technical cooperation’

The Iranian Foreign Ministry insisted on Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should “stay in the path of technical cooperation with Iran.”…reports Asian Lite News Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for the

November 23, 2021

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