UN envoy highlights ‘window to advance peace’ in Colombia

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“At a time of tensions both globally and regionally, it is in everyone’s interest to secure lasting peace and security in Colombia,” said Miroslav Jenča, delivering his quarterly briefing.  He said the coming year “undoubtedly provides a window to advance peace as a strategic national objective, and for Colombia and its partners to engage constructively through […]

Window to prevent famine spreading in Gaza is ‘closing fast’, UN warns

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Window to prevent famine spreading in Gaza is ‘closing fast’, UN warns

Tom Fletcher’s statement amid what he described as “a massive military offensive” by Israeli forces against Palestinians in Gaza City, and the failure of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas militants. By the end of September famine will likely have spread into Deir al Balah and Khan Younis, he said, unless there is a huge influx of […]