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South Sudan's government forces committed widespread violations in July fighting – UN

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

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In Brazil, UN chief encourages Olympic Refugee Team to ‘show strength,’ inspire the world

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) meets with the Olympic Refugee Team at the Olympic UN.

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UN warns of escalating tension in eastern Ukraine as casualties hit highest since last August

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The situation in eastern Ukraine remains volatile and continues to have a severe impact on human rights.

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UNHCR Statement on the murder of a colleague in Mogadishu, Somalia

It is with deep sadness that UNHCR confirms the death of our colleague Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, killed in a bomb attack on Tuesday 26 July, in Mogadishu, Somalia. Ahmed lost his life when one of two vehicle-borne explosive devices was detonated close to...

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