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After attacks, UN senior official in South Sudan urges protection of aid workers and civilians

Following recent attacks on civilians and aid workers in South Sudan, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country called on the Government and the opposition to protect civilians and ensure the safety and security of humanitarians on...

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Syria: As US responds militarily to chemical attack, UN urges restraint to avoid escalation

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 7 April urged restraint to avoid any escalation of the situation in Syria, after the United States responded militarily to an alleged chemical weapons attack earlier this week.

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European Parliament Plenary highlights: Brexit priorities, medical devices, car emissions

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U.N. Agencies Commend Progress Made Against Child Malnutrition In Uganda, Urge Continued Actionend Progress Made Against Child Malnutrition In Uganda

Four agencies from the United Nations Network for Scaling-Up Nutrition (SUN) congratulated Uganda on Apr 07 for reducing the rate of stunting among its young children from 33 percent in 2011 to 29 percent in 2016.

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