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Severe water shortages compound the misery of millions in war-torn Syria - says UNICEF

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A young boy carries a jerrycan he just filled at a water tank built by UNICEF in the Tishreen camp for displaced persons in...

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UNICEF supports children fleeing violence and on the move in Europe

UNICEF has established a child-friendly space with a mobile team near Gevgelija town, at the border with Greece to provide much needed support to women and children on the move through the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

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Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova firmly condemns the destruction of Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syria

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Bernard GagnonPalmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syria

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UNHCR assists refugees at Greece-FYR Macedonia border, where calm is returning

The UN refugee agency has been helping refugees and migrants amid chaotic scenes in the past few days at the border between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as thousands of people tried to cross into FYR Macedonia.

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