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The unprecedented level of instability at EU borders demands that the EU and its member states shoulder more responsibility for their security and defence now, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday. They urge member states to use Common Security and Defence Policy tools more effectively, improve the fit between external and internal security measures, and pool and share resources, so as to counter terrorism, fight organised crime, strengthen cyber-defence and cope with migration.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the Seoul Digital Forum.

Children play as a donkey cart passes destroyed buildings in the Al-Ora's neighbourhood of Zinjibar, Yemen.

A truckload full of UNHCR aid in Yemen.

Indonesian fishermen have rescued hundreds of Bangladeshis and Rohingya from Myanmar this month, including these children.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the Sixth Asia Leadership Conference, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

A rescued boat woman and her two children eat some welcome food at a centre in Kuala Cangkoi, Indonesia.

The first UNHCR flights bringing urgently needed aid to war-ravaged Yemen arrived in Sana'a on Friday. Up to four more flights will follow in coming days with blankets, kitchen sets and sleeping mats from UNHCR stockpiles in Dubai.

UNHCR is working to relocate thousands of Burundians who have fled to Tanzanian territory on Lake Tanganyika, using an old ferry that can carry a maximum of 600 people.