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UN Report Wars Of Famine, Aggravated By Conflicts And Climate Shocks
Severe food crises threaten people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food agencies released on Thursday.
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Over 800 Indian Peacekeepers Honoured With Prestigious UN Medal
Over 800 Indian peacekeepers serving in the UN mission in South Sudan have been honoured with a prestigious UN medal for their service on completion of their deployment.
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Indian Troops To Undergo Two Covid Tests Before Induction In South Sudan
Indian troops for UN peacekeeping in South Sudan are training hard at an army camp before their induction and will undergo two COVID-19 tests before being sent to that country, senior officials said on Friday.
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Indian Army Contingent In UN South Sudan Force Awarded
The Indian Army on Friday said that the 7 Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group, which is part of the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan, was awarded the United Nations Medal for "selfless service".
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UN Warns Of South Sudan Genocide Unless World Acts
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday that South Sudan will be heading toward genocide unless immediate action is taken to impose an arms embargo and pressure leaders of the world's newest nation to end hate speech, incitement and violence.
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UN Security Council Urges South Sudan To Accept 'Protection Force'
The UN Security Council on Saturday urged South Sudan to drop its opposition to the deployment of a regional protection force to beef up a large UN peacekeeping mission in the war-scarred country.
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UN Ready To Work On Proposal For Combat Force In South Sudan
The United Nations is ready to work with east African bloc IGAD to refine the group's proposal for an intervention force within the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous told the Security Council on Wednesday.
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Russia Says Willing To Consider UN Arms Embargo On South Sudan
UN Security Council veto power Russia said on Tuesday it was willing to consider imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan and that sending more troops could help stabilise the world's newest nation after days of heavy fighting in the capital Juba.
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Three Quarters Of South Sudanese Need Humanitarian Aid: UN
Three-quarters of the population of South Sudan needs humanitarian aid after four days of deadly fighting, the UN's World Food Programme director Etharin Cousin told AFP on Tuesday.
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Fighting Flares Again In South Sudan Capital After UN Demand For Restraint
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Monday a day after the UN Security Council told rivals President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar to rein in their forces and end days of violence that have left scores dead.
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UN Security Council Meets On South Sudan Fighting: Diplomats
The UN Security Council met behind closed doors Sunday on renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of Juba.
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UN Security Council To Meet Today On South Sudan Fighting: Diplomats
The UN Security Council will hold a closed door meeting today on renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, diplomats said.
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Heavy Fighting Erupts In South Sudan Capital Juba
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire two days after gun battles left around 150 fighters dead.
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Aid Workers Hit By Increased South Sudan Violence: UN
Aid workers in South Sudan have suffered an increase in attacks in recent weeks, the UN warned Wednesday, with three killed in May since the formation of a unity government.
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One In Four Children In Conflict Zones 'Risk Losing Their Future: UNICEF
Nearly one in four children growing up in conflict zones are missing out on education, with South Sudan, Niger, Sudan and Afghanistan the worst-affected countries, the UN children's agency (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
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UN Report Wars Of Famine, Aggravated By Conflicts And Climate Shocks
Severe food crises threaten people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food agencies released on Thursday.
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Over 800 Indian Peacekeepers Honoured With Prestigious UN Medal
Over 800 Indian peacekeepers serving in the UN mission in South Sudan have been honoured with a prestigious UN medal for their service on completion of their deployment.
-
Indian Troops To Undergo Two Covid Tests Before Induction In South Sudan
Indian troops for UN peacekeeping in South Sudan are training hard at an army camp before their induction and will undergo two COVID-19 tests before being sent to that country, senior officials said on Friday.
-
Indian Army Contingent In UN South Sudan Force Awarded
The Indian Army on Friday said that the 7 Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group, which is part of the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan, was awarded the United Nations Medal for "selfless service".
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UN Warns Of South Sudan Genocide Unless World Acts
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday that South Sudan will be heading toward genocide unless immediate action is taken to impose an arms embargo and pressure leaders of the world's newest nation to end hate speech, incitement and violence.
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UN Security Council Urges South Sudan To Accept 'Protection Force'
The UN Security Council on Saturday urged South Sudan to drop its opposition to the deployment of a regional protection force to beef up a large UN peacekeeping mission in the war-scarred country.
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UN Ready To Work On Proposal For Combat Force In South Sudan
The United Nations is ready to work with east African bloc IGAD to refine the group's proposal for an intervention force within the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous told the Security Council on Wednesday.
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Russia Says Willing To Consider UN Arms Embargo On South Sudan
UN Security Council veto power Russia said on Tuesday it was willing to consider imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan and that sending more troops could help stabilise the world's newest nation after days of heavy fighting in the capital Juba.
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Three Quarters Of South Sudanese Need Humanitarian Aid: UN
Three-quarters of the population of South Sudan needs humanitarian aid after four days of deadly fighting, the UN's World Food Programme director Etharin Cousin told AFP on Tuesday.
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Fighting Flares Again In South Sudan Capital After UN Demand For Restraint
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Monday a day after the UN Security Council told rivals President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar to rein in their forces and end days of violence that have left scores dead.
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UN Security Council Meets On South Sudan Fighting: Diplomats
The UN Security Council met behind closed doors Sunday on renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of Juba.
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UN Security Council To Meet Today On South Sudan Fighting: Diplomats
The UN Security Council will hold a closed door meeting today on renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, diplomats said.
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Heavy Fighting Erupts In South Sudan Capital Juba
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire two days after gun battles left around 150 fighters dead.
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Aid Workers Hit By Increased South Sudan Violence: UN
Aid workers in South Sudan have suffered an increase in attacks in recent weeks, the UN warned Wednesday, with three killed in May since the formation of a unity government.
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One In Four Children In Conflict Zones 'Risk Losing Their Future: UNICEF
Nearly one in four children growing up in conflict zones are missing out on education, with South Sudan, Niger, Sudan and Afghanistan the worst-affected countries, the UN children's agency (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
