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New trust fund launched by UN and Colombian Government for peacebuilding needs

The United Nations and the Government of Colombia on 17 February announced the launch of a new multi-partner trust fund in the country’s capital, Bogotá, to respond to stabilization and peacebuilding needs.

Life-saving humanitarian aid reaches five besieged towns in Syria – UN

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In Madaya, Syria, local community members help offload and distribute humanitarian aid supplies.

OSCE works to develop co-operation among Eastern European law enforcement agencies in countering illicit trafficking in New Psychoactive Substances

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Representatives of law enforcement agencies from Eastern Europe and experts from international organizations during a discussion on...

Yemen: UN envoy calls on Security Council to support efforts towards cessation of hostilities

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The aftermath of a bombing by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.