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epa07038536 An Iranian soldier carries a child who was injured in a terror attack during a military parade in the city of Ahvaz, southern, Iran, 22 September 2018. Media reported that Gunmen have opened fire during an Iranian military parade in the south-western city of Ahvaz, killing several people. EPA/BEHRAD GHASEMI

UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Iran

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the terrorist attack on Saturday in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz which reportedly left dozens dead and injured, including children. Mr. Guterres expressed his condolences to... read more →

September 24, 2018
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UNICEF appeals for end to ‘war on children’ in Syria and Yemen

Attacks against children caught in the conflicts in Syria and Yemen must stop, the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, appealed on Monday. In a tightly worded statement, UNICEF pointed out that since Sunday,... read more →

August 14, 2018
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Ahead of World Day against human trafficking, UN expert stresses States’ obligation to stop ‘gross human rights violations’

Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Monday, the UN human rights expert on the issue has emphasized that both victims and potential victims’ rights must be upheld – especially... read more →

Caspian littoral states agree to start neighborhood watch for the environment

Littoral countries to the Caspian Sea have made a groundbreaking commitment to evaluate the likely impact that development projects will have on the environment in each other’s states. High-level representatives... read more →

UN condemns massive vehicle bomb attack in Kabul that leaves scores dead and wounded

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the Security Council and the UN in Afghanistan have strongly condemned Saturday's massive vehicle bomb attack on a street near Government buildings in the Afghan capital, Kabul,... read more →

January 28, 2018
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UN condemns twin suicide attacks in Baghdad

Strongly condemning two terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization’s support for the country in its fight against terrorism. In a statement attributable to his... read more →

January 16, 2018
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Taking on environmental health risks, UN agencies aim to protect ‘foundations for life’ on Earth

Two United Nations agencies are teaming up in a major new initiative taking on the herculean task of combatting environmental health risks, which claim an estimated 12.6 million lives a... read more →

January 13, 2018
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Syria: 13 million people in desperate need as seventh war-torn winter sets in, UN warns

With millions of desperate people across Syria now facing their seventh winter of war, the United Nations warned on Tuesday that intensified military operations in the country's north are forcing... read more →

January 9, 2018
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Children under attack at shocking scale in conflicts around the world, says UNICEF

Children in conflict zones around the world have come under attack at a shocking scale throughout the year, UNICEF warned, with parties to conflicts blatantly disregarding international laws designed to... read more →

December 31, 2017
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Perpetrators of attack on church in Pakistan must be brought to justice, stresses UN chief

Denouncing Monday’s attack on a Methodist church in western Pakistan, United Nations Secretary-General called for those behind the incident be held accountable. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General Anthony Guterres “strongly” condemned... read more →

December 19, 2017
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