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UN envoy says he ‘is ready to go to Idlib’ to help ensure civilian safety amid rising fears of government offensive

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In this file photo, WFP delivers emergency aid to locations in rural Idlib. Amid fears of a Government offensive there, the UN is warning of a possible humanitarian catastrophe.

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World Bank Project Aims to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in DRC by Focusing on Prevention

The World Bank is committing US$100 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to help prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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WFP launches emergency food aid to Ebola victims in Democratic Republic of Congo

In partnership with the international relief agency, Caritas, WFP has started distributing food to patients and other people directly affected by the outbreak of Ebola virus in the North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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As conflicts become more complex, ‘mediation is no longer an option; it is a necessity’, UN chief tells Security Council

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Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, addresses the Security Council meeting on the maintenance of international peace and security.

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Japan helps WFP provide vital assistance to Syrian refugees in Lebanon

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Lebanon has received a US$1.3 million contribution from the Government of Japan, enough to provide food assistance for 3,200 Syrian refugee families for three months.

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UN chief calls for Security Council to work with Myanmar to end ‘horrendous suffering’ of Rohingya refugees

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Rohingya refugees wait for a food distribution in Kutupalong camp, Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh.

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UK steps up fight against human trafficking in West Africa

Prime Minister to unveil measures to cut illegal and unsafe migration and support victims of modern slavery as she visits Nigeria.

Theresa May will unveil a series of measures to cut illegal and unsafe migration into Europe from West Africa and support victims of modern slavery as she visits Nigeria today (Wednesday 29 August).

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UK Minister calls for international action on accountability and support for Rohingya refugees

Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon addressed the UN Security Council on Burma, calling on the international community to increase support for Rohingya refugees.

The UK Minister for the UN, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon will use a speech at the UN Security Council on Tuesday 28 August to call on the international community to increase financial support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

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Respect for fundamental rights and freedoms key for peaceful polls in DRC – UN mission chief

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Security Council Considers Situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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North Korea to Release Japanese Tourist

North Korea says it will expel a Japanese tourist it had detained earlier this month.

The regime's official Korean Central News Agency identified the tourist as Tomoyuki Sugimoto in a short statement Monday. It said authorities "decided to leniently condone him and expel him" from North Korea "on the principle of humanitarianism."