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Fourteen young people from the Junior 8 group meet with the heads of their respective countries at the G8 in L’Aquila, Italy. UNICEF
Fourteen young people from the Junior 8 group meet with the heads of their respective countries at the G8 in L’Aquila, Italy. UNICEF
UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of Congo Alan Doss tells Council members that action being taken to dismantle armed groups operating in the eastern DRC has raised concerns, especially about the humanitarian impact on civilians. UNTV / FILE
Pakistan says it will start a return operation to bring back those displaced by recent violence. In May, the government launched a military offensive aimed at driving out Islamic militants from the Swat valley region, forcing an estimated two million people from their homes. UNHCR
As leaders at the G8 summit in L’Aquila gather to discuss global food security, the World Food Programme (WFP) is urging a twin-track approach to food security, supporting long-term agricultural production with continued support for immediate hunger assistance. WFP
The recent heavy fighting in Mogadishu has forced over two hundred thousand people into displacement. UNICEF and other NGOs and charities are sustaining their effort to provide essential humanitarian assistance. UNICEF