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On International Day, UN calls for end of impunity for crimes against journalists

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UNHCR to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees by 2020

The UN refugee agency, on October 31, announced its intention to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees across the world by 2020 as a way to better assist and protect them.

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South Sudan: Ban to put in place measures to improve UN Mission’s ability to protect civilians

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IDP’s that took refuge and protection with UNMISS, pack up their belongings following five straight days...

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UN rights office concerned at continuing hostilities in both western and eastern Aleppo

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Most Syrians left in Aleppo are too poor to leave and live in the carcasses of apartment blocks.

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