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First Person: Filipino elderly ex-prisoner’s joy of ‘sleeping and eating’

First Person: Filipino elderly ex-prisoner’s joy of ‘sleeping and eating’

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 · World News

According to Government figures, the number of inmates are four times over the planned capacity, making the Philippines one of the most overcrowded penal systems in the world…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

June 29, 2024June 30, 2024 · World News

Displacements in this Caribbean country have reached record levels, with nearly 600,000 people forced to leave their homes this year – double the number from last year. This…

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Justice served: Lebanon’s Special Tribunal closes

Justice served: Lebanon’s Special Tribunal closes

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 · World News

Established by Security Council resolution 1757 in 2007, the Special Tribunal’s jurisdiction also extended to other attacks that were judicially determined to be connected to the Beirut attack…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

‘Illegal betting is the number one factor fuelling corruption in sports’, UN conference hears

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 · World News

The discussions at the international anti-corruption conference, convened in Atlanta by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held between 11 and 15 December, built on the…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Niger: Security Council strongly condemns ‘efforts to unconstitutionally change’ Government

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 · World News

The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the efforts to unconstitutionally change the legitimate government of the Republic of Niger on 26 July 2023. Earlier this week,…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Bringing a war criminal to justice

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 · World News

The trial of Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka was the most emblematic, complex case the court in North Kivu province had ever handled, and its proceedings and final judgement in…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

First Person: A Thai police trainer’s ‘passion’ for fighting the SE Asia drug trade

July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 · World News

The trainee police officers are part of a network of law enforcement specialists in Thailand, but also across the region, who are cooperating across borders to stem trafficking…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Trafficking in the Sahel: Smugglers ‘will take you anywhere’

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 · World News

In this feature, part of a series exploring trafficking in the Sahel, UN News focuses on migrant smuggling. Migrant smugglers have been reaping rich dividends over the past…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Trafficking in the Sahel: Muzzling the illicit arms trade

June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 · World News

In this feature, part of a series exploring the fight against trafficking in the Sahel, UN News focuses on the illegal arms trade that is fuelling conflict and…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Baristas behind bars: From serving time to serving lattes

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 · World News

“I want to make the most of my time, even in prison, and this training should help me find a job later,” said Denny, 31, who has just…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

UN humanitarians complete first food distribution in Khartoum as hunger, threats to children, intensify

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 · World News

WFP’s Country Director in Sudan, Eddie Rowe, told reporters in Geneva that in a major breakthrough, the agency distributed food assistance to 15,000 people in both Sudanese Armed…

Read more UN humanitarians complete first food distribution in Khartoum as hunger, threats to children, intensify
Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat

May 28, 2023May 29, 2023 · World News

“I can’t think of a better way than using food to bring everyone to the table,” said Elroi Yee, an investigative reporter and producer of the Dari Dapur…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 · World News

Period poverty, or the inability to afford menstrual products, is a serious issue especially in developing countries, an issue menstruating girls and women grapple with monthly and a…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 · World News

This feature, which focuses on the illegal trade in substandard and fake medicines, is part of a UN News series exploring the fight against trafficking in the Sahel.…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk

May 26, 2023May 27, 2023 · World News

Volker Türk was issuing a clarion call to protect and expand civic space, arguing that it’s the only way to enable us all “to play a role in…

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Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues

Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues

May 26, 2023May 28, 2023 · World News

“The escalating war is taking a heavy toll on civilians who live close to the front lines, people who cannot go back to their homes, and people across…

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Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions

Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions

May 26, 2023May 28, 2023 · World News

“The United Nations and its partners made strides in rolling back the worst food insecurity last year, but these gains remain fragile, and 17 million people are still…

Read more Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions
Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

Trafficking in the Sahel: Guns, gas, and gold

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · World News

In the first of a series of features exploring the fight against trafficking in the Sahel, UN News takes a closer look at what’s behind the growth of…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 · World News

“This action is a victory for multilateralism and for global efforts to counter the destructive trends facing ocean health, now and for generations to come,” said the UN…

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Haiti: Longing to live again, amid trauma of displacement

United States: UN rights experts gravely concerned over ‘brutal deaths’ at hands of police

February 10, 2023February 12, 2023 · World News

Keenan Anderson died in Los Angeles after being repeatedly tased by police following a chase resulting from a traffic stop, according to news reports, and Tyre Nichols in…

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