Politics

DR Congo: More peacekeepers deployed in wake of deadly camp attack

MONUSCO     UN peacekeepers on patrol in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (file).

February 3, 2022    Peace and Security

Ukraine conflict affecting children’s mental health: UNICEF

UNICEF Ukraine

Illia has no visible scars on his body from the shells and shrapnel that have fallen on his hometown in eastern Ukraine. They have left scars of a different kind.

UN in Iraq calls for dialogue following attack; civilian casualties reported

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February 2, 2022   Peace and Security

Myanmar Cities Stage ‘Silent Coup’ to Mark 1st Anniversary of Military Coup

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February 01, 2022

DPR Korea: UN chief condemns missile launch as ‘clear violation’

Unsplash/Micha Brändli      Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, Pyongyang, DPR Korea

February 1, 2022   Peace and Security

Following DR Congo murder trial, UN calls for death penalty moratorium to remain

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An aerial view of the town of Kananga in DRC’s Kasaï-Central province outside which the remains of the two experts were found. (File)

February 1, 2022   Law and Crime Prevention

Mali Orders Expulsion of French Ambassador

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January 31, 2022

Mali said it is expelling the French ambassador because of "hostile and outrageous" comments by former colonial power France about Mali's transitional government.

UK's Johnson Apologizes Following Release of ‘Partygate’ Report

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January 31, 2022

‘No alternative to diplomacy’ in Ukraine crisis, Security Council hears

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 January 31, 2022   Peace and Security

Myanmar: Voices of the people must be ‘heard and amplified’

Unsplash/Pyae Sone Htun    Young people take part in a pro-democracy demonstration in Myanmar.

January 30, 2022   Peace and Security