Middle East
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An alarm has been sounded about the massive support needed for refugees and for the countries and communities hosting them. The call comes from UN High Commissioner for…
18 Jun 2013 / Listen /A new law in Libya risks further weakening of institutions: UN envoy
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A law to exclude certain individuals from public office in Libya, which was adopted on 5 May, risks further weakening state institutions in the North African country. This warning has come from Tarek…
18 Jun 2013 / Listen /US donates $123 million to UNRWA
A new contribution of US$ 123 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)…
18 Jun 2013 / Listen /UN chief reiterates call on Syria to allow on the ground probe of chemical weapons use
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The United Nations Secretary-General has reiterated his call on the Syrian authorities to allow UN experts to enter the…
14 Jun 2013 / Listen /Collective punishment in Gaza must end: Rights expert
A UN human rights expert has called on Israel to end its blockade over the Gaza Strip, six years…
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