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UNHCR relocates in Sudan victims of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflictUNHCR relocates in Sudan victims of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict

UNHCR relocates in Sudan victims of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict

A second refugee camp has opened in Sudan for people fleeing violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region carrying “little more than…

4 years ago
EU and China reach agreement in principle on investmentEU and China reach agreement in principle on investment

EU and China reach agreement in principle on investment

The EU and China have concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). This deal follows…

4 years ago
Millions of children in crisis hotspots ‘on the brink of famine’Millions of children in crisis hotspots ‘on the brink of famine’

Millions of children in crisis hotspots ‘on the brink of famine’

More than 10 million children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeast Nigeria, the Central Sahel, South Sudan and…

4 years ago
UN urges peaceful, credible elections in Central African Republic CARUN urges peaceful, credible elections in Central African Republic CAR

UN urges peaceful, credible elections in Central African Republic CAR

The Central African Republic (CAR) goes to polls for presidential - parliamentary elections on 27 December, against a backdrop of…

4 years ago
Borrell worries about Ethiopia Tigray conflict as ethnic tensions flareBorrell worries about Ethiopia Tigray conflict as ethnic tensions flare

Borrell worries about Ethiopia Tigray conflict as ethnic tensions flare

222 people have been killed following an attack in Ethiopia Tigray conflict, a Red Cross volunteer has said. High Representative…

4 years ago
China’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remainChina’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remain

China’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remain

Following a sharp decline in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity and recovery in China has normalized faster than…

4 years ago
Iran nuclear deal: Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculationIran nuclear deal: Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculation

Iran nuclear deal: Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculation

Although the landmark Iran nuclear deal could improve regional stability if fully implemented, increased tensions have highlighted the risks posed…

5 years ago
COVID-19 hits trade in Asia – Pacific but impact ‘less bad’ than elsewhereCOVID-19 hits trade in Asia – Pacific but impact ‘less bad’ than elsewhere

COVID-19 hits trade in Asia – Pacific but impact ‘less bad’ than elsewhere

Trade in Asia and Pacific is expected to perform relatively “less bad” than the rest of the world due to…

5 years ago
Tigray: Hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia reported killed in artillery strikesTigray: Hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia reported killed in artillery strikes

Tigray: Hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia reported killed in artillery strikes

Reports of artillery strikes on civilians and mass killings of non-combatants in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, must be investigated and full access granted to independent investigators, UN rights…

5 years ago
Israelis, Palestinians must return to path of meaningful negotiationsIsraelis, Palestinians must return to path of meaningful negotiations

Israelis, Palestinians must return to path of meaningful negotiations

Israelis, Palestinians, Jews and Arabs must work together in Middle East Peace Process to return to the path of meaningful…

5 years ago