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“Zero tolerance” to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan: Victims’ Rights Advocate
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UNFICYP civil affairs officers continue to spread the word about prevention of violence against women
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UNMISS Police chief hails female peacekeepers’ contribution to protection of civilians
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Outgoing UNMISS commander appeals to South Sudanese to resolve conflicts peacefully
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UN chief condemns attack that leaves at least 15 peacekeepers dead in volatile eastern DR Congo
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UNMIL Celebrates the International Volunteer Day
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UN Middle East envoy warns of ‘risk of violent escalation’ after US decision on Jerusalem
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UN chief condemns attack that leaves at least 14 peacekeepers dead in volatile eastern DR Congo
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Deadly attack against peacekeepers in North Kivu
It is with profound sadness that I must announce that our United Nations family has lost at least 14 colleagues in North Kivu during the attacks which occurred on the evening of 7 December 2017, when suspected ADF elements…
North Kivu – Attack on MONUSCO troops at Semuliki, at least 14 Peacekeepers and 5 FARDC soldiers killed
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