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Syria: clashes hamper UN agency's effort to reach Palestinians in Yarmouk camp

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Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in the Syrian capital Damascus (January 2014).

Ukrainians Fight Back in Information War

Kremlin-controlled media have launched an information war to justify Russia’s seizing of Crimea. In response, Ukrainians are organizing to counter Moscow’s version of events.

Refugees in South Sudan Face Food, Health Crisis

The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) is warning that tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees in neighboring South Sudan are facing a severe food shortage.

UN official denounces restrictions on political rights ahead of Burundian polls

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Members of Burundi’s ruling party youth wing march at a rally in September 2012.