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UN Envoy: South Sudan has Potential, Needs to Hold Elections
World's youngest nation has to eliminate corruption and establish a transparent and open government, he says
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UN: South Sudan Political, Military Leaders to Blame for Inter-Communal Violence
A new UN report says South Sudanese political and military leaders supported well-armed militias that killed more than 700 people and must be held acc
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UN Appeals for $1.7 Billion to Feed Millions in South Sudan
The UN released its South Sudan humanitarian response plan for 2021 Tuesday, with an urgent appeal for $1.7 billion dollars to combat growing food ins
International
UN Extends Mandate of South Sudan Force to Prevent Return to Civil War
Security Council votes unanimously to extend the almost 20,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping force
International
Staggering Level of Violence in South Sudan Threatens to Spiral Out of Control, UN Warns
UN investigators report more than 75% of the country currently is engulfed in brutal violence at the local level
International
Amnesty International Urges UN to Renew South Sudan Arms Embargo
A weapons investigator with Amnesty International says South Sudan government forces are often the ones committing atrocities against civilians
International
US Poised to Sanction Iran After UN Arms Embargo Expires
US rejects Sunday's expiration of an international arms embargo on Iran, saying it will use its domestic laws to punish any weapons supplier dealing w
International
Iran Sees No Arms-buying Spree as It Expects UN Embargo to End
'Iran's defense doctrine is premised on strong reliance on its people and indigenous capabilities,' Foreign Ministry says
International
Journalists' Union Urges South Sudan Security to Free Reporter
A South Sudan journalists union urges the government to release a journalist who has not been seen since early last week, after he contacted a rebel g
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Bid of US Fails to Get Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran
Pompeo says failure of UN Security Council to act to protect international peace and security is 'inexcusable'
International
US Fails to Get Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran
Pompeo says failure of UN Security Council to act to protect international peace and security is 'inexcusable'
International
GCC Unites to Seek UN Extension of Iran Arms Embargo
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has asked the United Nations to extend an international arms embargo on Iran, a move pushed strongly by
International
Why US Is Trying to Extend UN Arms Embargo on Iran Despite Daunting Obstacles
US envoy travels to Middle East, Europe to seek support for extending Iran arms embargo through prospective US-sponsored UN resolution opposed by Chin
International
UN Agencies Push to Reopen South Sudan Schools
UNESCO and UNICEF are calling on South Sudan to reopen the country's schools, saying children are more at risk if they stay home
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UN Urges Thailand to Apply International Standards to Torture, Disappearance Law
UN: Approved draft lacks essential international principles
International
UN Urges Calm After Deadly Attack in Disputed Abyei Border Area Between Sudan and South Sudan
The UN is calling for calm in the wake of the attack by armed gunmen on a Dinka village that left dozens dead and scores injured
International
UN Chief Urges International Pressure to Solidify Libyan Cease-Fire
Antonio Guterres said it is imperative to get a cease-fire and move to political talks to restore peace and unity to Libya