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Mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in CAR renewed

The Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) for another 12 months, till November 15, 2022…reports Asian Lite

November 14, 2021

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UN appeals Ethiopian govt for quick release of staffers and contract truckers

The UN is appealing to the Ethiopian government for the immediate release of an unprecedented number of detained staffers and contract aid truckers….reports Asian Lite News “We continue to actively engage with

November 12, 2021

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UNHCR 57 illegal migrants released from Tripoli detention centre

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that 57 illegal migrants have been released from a detection centre in the Libyan capital of Tripoli…reports Asian Lite News “The UNHCR helped to secure the

November 12, 2021

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Houthi militia launched ballistic missile against Yemen

The Houthi militia launched a ballistic missile attack against Yemen’s strategic city of Mocha amid a visit of the UN envoy to the war-ravaged Arab country…reports Asian Lite News Three explosions occurred

November 11, 2021

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UAE participates in UNESCO’s 41st General Conference

The UAE delegation to the UNESCO General Conference is led by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, who will deliver the country’s speech on Saturday morning…reports Asian Lite

November 11, 2021

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Antonio strongly condemns assassination attempt against Iraqi PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the foiled assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi…reports Asian Lite News Through a statement attributable to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief

November 8, 2021

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Jordan FM met UN discuss to resolve the crisis in Syria

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen and discussed efforts to achieve a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the conflict-hit nation…reports Asian Lite News

November 8, 2021

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Palestine welcomes UN consensus on right to self-determination

Palestine has welcomed the consensus of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination…reports Asian Lite News In a press statement sent to

November 7, 2021

Arab News·News·World

Somalia urged to hold elections without further delay

International partners have called on Somali leaders to hold parliamentary elections without further delay…reports Asian Lite News The partners including the African Union, the European Union and the UN among other foreign

November 7, 2021

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UN condemns attack by members of presidential guard

The United Nations (UN) mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) strongly condemns an attack by members of the presidential guard which wounded 10 peacekeepers…reports Asian Lite News Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman

November 4, 2021

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