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Mali’s military leaders have accused two broadcasters of airing false allegations about reports of rights violations.

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Three months into Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN agencies are struggling to reach civilians under siege in the east.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Syria constitutional talks fail again in Geneva

Committee has been trying, and failing, to draft a new constitution since 2019, as the war in Syria continues.

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At least 19 million Yemenis will go hungry unless funds are raised, UN officials say ahead of pledging conference.

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UN accused of turning a blind eye to Yemen abuses

Activists denounce the UN for ignoring human rights breaches and putting ‘politics before humanity’.

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UN warns of another ‘decade of desperation’ in war-torn Syria

‘You first’ mentality among foreign powers prolonging devastating conflict that has killed or maimed 12,000 children.

the remains of buildings line a street that was damaged last summer during fighting between U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighters and Islamic State militants, in Raqqa, Syria.

Pope arrives in Baghdad for the first ever papal visit to Iraq

The pontiff lands in Baghdad in highly symbolic visit for dwindling Iraqi Christian communities affected by conflict.

Pope in Iraq

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Ten years into Syria’s devastating war, the country’s peace prospects have never been gloomier.

The UN alone cannot mastermind a political process that would take into account the aspirations of the Syrian people [File: Mahmoud Hassano/Reuters]

Libya’s tortuous path towards a constitution and elections

Restoring security in the war-ravaged country where militias control vast territory is the main challenge.