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UN alert over deepening crisis in Sudan as famine spreads and violence escalates — Global Issues
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was “appalled” by the deteriorating…
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Mass displacement and deportation surge amid violence — Global Issues
Between January 1 and March 31, at least 1,617 people were killed and 580 others injured in violence involving gangs,…
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At least three killed in Sweden shooting: Police | Gun Violence News
Police say a murder investigation has been launched after a deadly shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala. At least…
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Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the DR Congo — Global Issues
Senior UN officials warned on Wednesday that all parties involved in the conflict are systematically using sexual violence as a…
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Climate crisis driving surge in gender-based violence, UN report finds — Global Issues
That is the warning from a new report by the UN Spotlight Initiative, which finds that climate change is intensifying…
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Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official | Armed Groups News
Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last…
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Haiti faces ‘point of no return’ as gang violence fuels chaos — Global Issues
Special Representative María Isabel Salvador told ambassadors in the Security Council that a “deliberate and coordinated” campaign is being waged…
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Hundreds of thousands flee renewed violence in North Darfur — Global Issues
Renewed attacks on camps – including Zamzam and Abu Shouk – that were sheltering those displaced by earlier violence have…
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UN chief urges ‘utmost restraint’ amid escalating violence in Yemen — Global Issues
At least five humanitarian workers were said to be among those injured, and significant damage was reported to port infrastructure.…
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Man kills two with police mother’s gun at Florida State University | Gun Violence News
Police identify gunman as 20-year-old son of local sheriff’s deputy in attack that also wounded five. The 20-year-old son of…
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