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Hundreds of children recruited by armed groups in South Sudan, as violations against women and children increase - UNICEF

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Fourteen-year-old Luny, was recently released from an armed group.

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Syria: Citing lack of action, UN envoy cuts short humanitarian taskforce meeting

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The United Nations envoy for Syria abruptly suspended the regular international humanitarian taskforce...

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Permanent and sustainable solution is key for refugees on Manus Island - UNICEF Australia

UNICEF Australia urges Minister Dutton to seriously consider resettlement options in credible third countries that are equipped to respond to the complex needs of refugees and their families, in the wake of news that an agreement has been made to...

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Yemen: Ban again calls for end to hostilities as ground fighting, airstrikes escalate

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A large ball of fire and plume of smoke – resulting from an air strike that hit a military site on Faj...

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