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UNHCR names wealthy Indonesian philanthropist as Eminent Advocate

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on November 18, appointed prominent Indonesian businessman and philanthropist, Dato Sri Tahir, as its third Eminent Advocate in recognition of his valuable and selfless work on behalf of millions of refugees.

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Syria: Senior UN relief officials 'appalled' by escalation of fighting; call for unconditional humanitarian access

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A primary school in Hujjaira, Rural Damascus, Syria, damaged due to continuous violence in the area...

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On Africa Industrialization Day, Ban urges financing 'engines of development' to realize continent's potential

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A textile factory in Lesotho.

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Yemen: UN envoy announces resumption of cessation of hostilities

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Dar Sa’ad District, Aden, Yemen.

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