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Rwanda, DRC Trade Blame Over Deadly Border Clash

The United Nations mission in Congo (MONUSCO) is investigating a cross-border clash between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo that left five Congolese soldiers dead.

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At global summit, UN envoy Angelina Jolie calls for end to sexual violence in conflict

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UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie (right) records the stories of refugees who have just...

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Dramatic increase of unaccompanied children seeking to enter the United States

“UNICEF welcomes the urgent relief efforts by the Government of the United States to address a record increase in the number of unaccompanied children, mostly from Central America, seeking to enter the US.

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Relief funds nearly exhausted for crisis in Central African Republic – UN agencies

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Malnutrition and diseases have plagued women and children who have trekked for months to escape...

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