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Tag Archives: the UN
Farming plan takes root to help north Mali despite drought, conflict
Reuters reports on a plan being implemented by a U.N. agency and the government of Mali to help those living in the north of the country who have recently been affected by drought and conflict: The Malian government and a … Continue reading
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Tagged aid, aid pledge, Bamako, conflict, drought, hunger, hunger alleviation, internal conflict, Mali, Malian Government, the UN, the United Nations, UN
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Fears South Sudan conflict could spark regional war
The Sudan Tribune reports on the difficult situation regarding ongoing conflict in South Sudan and also what measures could be taken to resolve it (see full article): The International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that different dimensions and interests that … Continue reading
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Tagged Addis Abbaba, China, Juba, Khartoum, Kiir, ongoing conflict, People's Republic of China, rebel groups, South Sudan, Sudan, the UN, the United Nations, the US, Uganda, United States of America
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Ukraine conflict death toll rises above 3,000, says UN
The Guardian reports on the cost of the conflict in Ukraine in terms of lives lost: The number of people confirmed killed in the Ukraine conflict has risen above 3,000 if the victims of the MH17 plane crash are included, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dmitry Medvedev, Donetsk, Flight MH17, NATO, Petro Poroshenko, Poroshenko, Putin, Russia, sanctions, the UN, Ukraine, Ukranian rebels, Vladimir Putin
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