Prison breaks and renewed clashes raise alarm in northeast Syria

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Secretary-General António Guterres is following the continuing violence “with great concern,” Deputy UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Tuesday in New York.  The Secretary-General called for full respect for international law and the protection of civilians while also stressing the importance of securing detention facilities.  He urged the parties to continue dialogue, move forward in good faith, and work together to secure the implementation of all agreements.  Fearing […]

Number of internally displaced breaks new record with no let-up in conflicts, disasters

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Number of internally displaced breaks new record with no let-up in conflicts, disasters

“These figures are a clear warning: without bold and coordinated action, the number of people displaced within their own countries will continue to grow rapidly,” said Amy Pope, Director General of International Organization for Migration. The recent rise in conflicts worldwide – particularly in Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, Ukraine and Palestine has pushed […]