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News in Brief 10 August 2023

  • UN chief calls for Niger’s president’s immediate release over health concerns
  • IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF: States must step up search and rescue efforts in Mediterranean
  • China: UN experts demand information on nine imprisoned human rights defenders
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3'16"
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News in Brief 09 August 2023

  • UN: Deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Turkiye
  • UN chief calls for elimination of nuclear weapons on Nagasaki anniversary
  • UNRWA returns to Ein El Hilweh camp after armed clashes
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3'23"
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News in Brief 01 August 2023

  • Supportive workplaces key to achieve global breastfeeding targets
  • Agencies warn against South Sudan food crisis 
  • Pakistan: Security Council condemns 'heinous' suicide bombing on Sunday
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2'43"