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Three Tanzanian peacekeepers injured in Central African Republic
31 December 2021
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers serving on the United Nations’ mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were injured on Thursday, when their vehicle struck an unidentified explosive device.
One of the soldiers was seriously hurt, and needed to be evacuated to Bouar for treatment and then on to the capital, Bangui, MINUSCA informed.
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Sudan: Refrain from ‘disproportionate use of force’ against protesters
31 December 2021
Reported killings and injuries during peaceful demonstrations in Sudan is a cause for deep concern, said the UN human rights office on Friday (OHCHR).
OHCHR also highlighted attacks which reportedly took place against a hospital and media office on Thursday, during which rights activists were arrested.
“We urge authorities to refrain from unnecessary and…
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People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022
31 December 2021
The people of Myanmar are facing an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis with needs escalating dramatically since the military takeover and a severe COVID-19 third wave.
According to a UN Humanitarian Needs Overview published on Friday by OCHA, the turmoil is projected to have driven almost half the population into…
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UN data helps balance New Year’s weight loss resolutions
31 December 2021
At the heart of many New Year’s resolutions is a fresh gym membership and an intensive exercise regime that promises to deliver quick results. But that is not necessarily the most efficient way for everyone to lose weight, according to a new study by the UN’s atomic energy watchdog.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published helpful new data from its Doubly Labelled…
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2021 Year in Review: Celebrating UN values in action
31 December 2021
Conflict, health crises and the climate emergency may have dominated headlines this year but, behind the scenes, countless unsung heroes were working tirelessly to put the values of the UN into action. Here are some of the inspiring personal stories we featured on our UN News pages during 2021.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued into a second year, many of the exceptional people we…
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Grave violations surge against children in conflict
31 December 2021
Armed conflict, inter-communal violence and insecurity continued to take a devastating toll on thousands of children throughout 2021, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), warned on Friday.
From Afghanistan to Yemen, and Syria to northern Ethiopia, UNICEF denounced grave violations against youngsters in both protracted and new conflicts.…
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2021: A good year to listen in
31 December 2021
A hit podcast series on climate action, the drama of COP26, and stories from the field, stretching from Vanuatu to Brooklyn. Here are some of our favourite audio highlights of the last 12 months.
No Denying It
UN News/Laura QuiñonesCOP26 is being held at the Scottish Event Campus, a Green Tourism Award-winning event space in the heart of…
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Sudan: Looting in Darfur, leaves 730,000 without enough to eat
30 December 2021
The UN chief condemned on Wednesday the looting and attacks against United Nations facilities, equipment and supplies gifted to the Sudanese authorities for civilian in El Fasher, Darfur.
Last Tuesday evening, a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse located in the Borsa area of El Fasher town, the capital of…
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2021 Year in Review: Climate action, or blah, blah, blah?
30 December 2021
This year saw another steady stream of UN-backed reports reinforcing a stark message: man-made climate change is an urgent and even existential threat to life on Earth. Will the international community’s efforts to tackle the crisis, as seen at the COP26 UN Climate Conference, result in meaningful action?
Heading into uncharted territory
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Former ISIL prison transformed to bring joy and support to youth
29 December 2021
Once used as a prison by the ISIL terror network in Iraq, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency and partners have converted a former grim detention centre into a sunny space for youth.
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Iraq Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Governorate of Anbar re-opened on 25 December, the Ramadi Youth Safe Space –in what some saw as a timely…