UN rights chief condemns Afghanistan abuses as Taliban advance continues

Disturbing reports of Taliban violence against communities now under their control in Afghanistan have been condemned by UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet, who on Tuesday backed a return to peace negotiations in Doha.

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As Syrian conflict enters 10th year, ‘brutal truth’ is, there is little protection for families 

13 Mar 2020

Although a fragile ceasefire agreed in northwest Syria is still holding, UN humanitarians on Friday warned of dire conditions for hundreds of thousands of civilians displaced by conflict, now in its tenth year. 

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De-escalate now, to steer Yemen off ‘precarious path’, UN Security Council hears

12 Mar 2020

Yemen is at a “critical juncture”, the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Thursday. Speaking via video-link, Martin Griffiths said that the combatants will either move towards de-escalation or greater violence, which would make “the path to the negotiating table more arduous”. 

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Syria: Humanitarians reaffirm support as conflict enters its 10th year

12 Mar 2020

UN agencies have underscored their commitment to continue supporting civilians affected by the war in Syria, which this month enters its tenth year.