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DPRK reports ‘little progress’ since historic June 2018 summit with US

30 September 2019
UN Affairs
... expressed his country’s solidarity with nations including Syria, Cuba and Venezuela. DPRK reports ‘little progress’ since ...
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It’s time to apply maximum ‘moral pressure’ to save lives in Syria’s Idlib: UN negotiator

4 September 2018
Peace and Security
... and President Vladimir Putin, the UN Special Envoy for Syria explained to journalists in Geneva, that the two leaders had spoken to ... earlier statement cautioning against a Government of Syria attack on Idlib, lest it lead to a “potential humanitarian tragedy”, ... Earlier in the day Mr. de Mistura said that upcoming Syria constitutional consultations in Geneva on 10 and 11 September “could ... names of individuals who could represent the Government of Syria and the opposition over a new, negotiated constitutional framework. ...
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As many as 330,000 displaced by heavy fighting in south-west Syria – UN agency

3 July 2018
Humanitarian Aid
... are some 60,000 at the Nasib/Jaber border crossing, between Syria and Jordan, forced to live with sweltering heat, pounded by dusty desert ... ability to host refugees, to take in fleeing civilians from Syria – OHCHR spokesperson “ We call on the international ... large numbers of refugees, to take in fleeing civilians from Syria ... We call on the Jordanian Government to keep its border open and for ... As many as 330,000 displaced by heavy fighting in south-west Syria – UN agency ...
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At Asian forum, UN chief calls for more equitable globalization, urgent action on climate change

10 April 2018
Economic Development
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Security Council urged to prevent ‘uncontrollable escalation’ in Syria

9 April 2018
Peace and Security
... about,” Staffan de Mistura, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, told an emergency meeting of the Security Council. “[Dangers] of ... allow a situation of uncontrollable escalation to develop in Syria, on any front,” he said. Amid deadly attacks and heightened human ... weapons attack, as well as heightened conflict across Syria. Also briefing the Council today, Thomas Markram, the Deputy High ...
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Australia-bound asylum seekers left mentally scarred by years of detention on Pacific islands, warns UN refugee official

4 April 2018
Migrants and Refugees
... than 3,000 men, women and children from Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, since Australia implemented its offshore ...
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Peace and stability vital for sustainable development in a fragile world, Kazakh Minister tells UN Assembly

22 September 2017
... address, he noted the importance of the Astana process on Syria and his country’s efforts for a peaceful settlement in that country, ...
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Marking 25th anniversary of UN membership, Armenia pledges continued support

20 September 2017
... he expressed great pain over the humanitarian situation in Syria that has caused the civilian population great suffering, including the ... into possible discussions on the peace-making efforts in Syria under the UN auspices and with an appropriate mandate,” he stated. ...
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Inclusive development 'best form of preventing conflict,' UN chief tells Central Asia summit

9 June 2017
... Kazakhstan has been hosting the so-named Astana talks on Syria led by Russia, Turkey and Iran. Inclusive development 'best form of ...
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INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid

31 March 2017
... rates that we’re dealing with here are second only to Syria,” Mark Bowden said in his last interview with UN News before leaving in ...
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