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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.

OSCE and Spain organize table-top simulation on protecting critical energy infrastructure from targeted cyber attacks

Strengthening protection and preparedness against cyber-attacks aimed at industrial control systems is the focus of a two-day table-top simulation starting in Madrid and organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department with the support of Spain’...

UNHCR delivers vital aid to Yemenis in embattled Taizz

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Ahmed Najee, aged 9, collects UNHCR aid items in Taizz, Yemen.

Strikes against children in a hospital in Syria

"We at UNICEF are appalled by reports of attacks against four medical facilities in Syria – two of which were supported by UNICEF. One is a child and maternal hospital where children were reportedly killed and scores evacuated.