Politics

On International Day, UN says youth can lead global drive for a more sustainable future

Photo:Students at a UN-backed development project site that supports vulnerable populations in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

With long-term strategy, UN protects civilians in Gaza from threat of unexploded munitions

Photo:A munitions shell lies on the ground at Sobhi Abu Karsh Basic School in the Sheja’eyya neighbourhood of Gaza City.

Millions of Syrians in ‘free fall’ as raging battles across country hinder aid access – UN

Photo:Children prepare a fire for cooking in Aleppo city, Syria. As of 2 August 2016, children are again facing terrible threats from new intense attacks and fighting in the western parts of the city.

New law a ‘direct attack’ on free expression in Maldives, UN rights expert warns

10 August 2016

UN study charts extent of unregulated gold mining in Colombia, links to organized crime

10 August 2016

Sudan: Ban welcomes signing of peace roadmap by opposition groups

9 August 2016

Urgent farming support needed amid rampant food insecurity in parts of north-east Nigeria – UN agency

9 August 2016

On International Day, UN spotlights indigenous peoples' right to education

9 August 2016

Refugee Olympic Team makes history at Rio Games

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, 5 August 2016

To tumultuous applause, ten refugee athletes made history on Friday evening marching into the famed Maracanã Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio2016 Olympics.

UK Armed Forces deployments tackle security threats in Africa

5 August 2016

Around 30 British troops have recently arrived in Somalia to bolster a United Nations mission, while a 35 strong RAF team have been training Nigerian personnel helping to fight Boko Haram.

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