La Nina is expected to usher in drier and wetter conditions than normal in different parts of the world
In the face of the COVID pandemic, WHO says nearly 18 million people in Yemen are unable to get treatment for deadly diseases
United Nations received reports of intimidation, harassment, arbitrary arrests and attacks against political opponents in run-up to election
No group has claimed responsibility for attack, which killed at least six children and injured 13 others
At least 20 people reportedly have been killed in inter-communal clashes and violent confrontations between Ivorian security forces and opposition protesters
Millions of substandard cars that pose safety, health and environmental hazards are exported every year from developed countries to developing countries, largely in Africa
Africa faces many challenges brought on by climate variability, extreme weather events and sea level rise
Michele Bachelet cites excessive and disproportionate use of force by Nigerian soldiers against peaceful protesters in capital Lagos
Two sides have reached agreements on several important issues, which directly impact lives and welfare of Libyan people
Global food insecurity is increasing due to devastating socio-economic impact of COVID-19, with tens of millions of people on the verge of famine
Group of 153 vulnerable African refugees and asylum seekers have been flown out of Libya to Niger on a plane chartered by UN refugee agency
The UN needs $2.4 billion throughout the coming year to provide life-saving assistance in the Central Sahel to more than 13 million people, over half of them children
Civilians are caught up in a vicious cycle of violence and displacement, with many forced to flee for the second time this year
The award recognizes WFP's intensified efforts in providing life-saving assistance to the surging numbers of hungry victims of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 poses unparalleled challenges and threats to refugee protection at a time when conflicts are flaring up in many parts of the world
Finding applies to both government- and rebel-controlled areas, as well as in Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula
Investigator cites reports of excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies, resulting in the death of civilians and an increase in sexual and gender-based violence
Violations by armed groups in Central African Republic risk undermining elections of country’s president and National Assembly on December 27
Process is fragile, could relapse without international support, guidance, says UN independent expert on human rights in Sudan
UN inquiry documents incidents that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity
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