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MEPs urge Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine to pursue reform and Russia to leave
Russia must end its direct or indirect involvement in conflicts in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine and stop interfering with their EU aspirations, say MEPs in a review, voted on Thursday, of their progress on reform. One year after the three ratified their association and deep and comprehensive free trade agreements (AA/DCFTAs) with the EU, MEPs highlight remaining reform tasks for each country and take note of the 6 April Dutch referendum on the EU-Ukraine deal.
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New militia violence drives more South Sudanese to Uganda
South Sudanese refugees sit at the Nyumanzi reception centre in Adjumani in northern Ugand
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Refugee women on the move in Europe are at risk, says UN
Women and children make up 55 per cent of those arriving by sea to Europe. Women are at greater risk of exploitation and violence while on the move in Europe.
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Attack on Pakistan university leaves scores dead, injured
Security forces have ended a deadly siege at the Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, in north western Pakistan, after a group of militants stormed the school as morning classes were getting underway.
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EU should set up a trust fund to support Colombia peace process, say MEPs
EU countries should set up trust fund for Colombia, to help victims of its recently-ended 50-year internal conflict to seek truth, justice, and reparations and prosecute war criminals, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Wednesday. They praise the political effort, realism and perseverance shown by both the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), in ending the conflict and urge the EU to support their peace-building efforts.
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Israel must immediately halt planned relocation of Palestinian Bedouin, say UN officials
Abu Nuwar Bedouin community.
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Half the population of Central African Republic faces hunger, UN warns
Two and a half million people in the Central African Republic (CAR) are facing hunger.
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Fate of civilians in armed conflict ‘grim’ with thousands killed, hospitals under attack, Security Council told
A group of children at the UNMISS Protection of Civilians (POC) camp in Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan.
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Migration and UK EU referendum dominate post-summit debate
EP President Martin Schulz welcoming EU Council President Donald Tusk for a lively debate on the December EU summit outcome and migration measures.
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UNHCR warns against perilous Horn of Africa sea crossings
Boats on the shore along Bab el-Mandeb, the narrow strait separating Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The area is fenced to keep smugglers and kidnappers out.
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