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2.9 million people, including 1.6 million children, affected by one or more humanitarian crises in Niger, in 2020

Nearly 3 million people in Niger, more than half of whom are children, need humanitarian assistance amidst the risks posed by insecurity, malnutrition, recurrent disease epidemics, cyclical floods, droughts and displacement. UNICEF called for...

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15 child soldiers released in South Sudan

On Febuary 26, 15 children associated with armed forces and armed groups were released in South Sudan, UNICEF said. The boys ranging from 16 to 18 years of age were taken as prisoners of war during clashes in the northern parts of the country in 2019...

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Malaysia’s 94-year-old PM Tenders His Resignation

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad tendered his resignation to the king Monday, his office said in a statement, but did not give further details.

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UN Refugee Chief welcomes South Sudan’s government of national unity

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South Sudanese refugees take part in biometric verification at Khor Al Waral camp in Sudan.

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