United Nations

Eight UN Peacekeepers Wounded in Mali Blast

Eight UN peacekeepers were wounded in a mine explosion in Mali's jihadist-wracked Timbuktu region, the United Nations said.

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DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of ‘Invasion’ as Rebels Seize Town

The Democratic Republic of Congo accused Rwanda of an "invasion" after rebels it says overran a major trading post on the Ugandan border.

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UN Peacekeeper Killed in Mali ‘Terrorist’ Attack

A UN peacekeeper was killed and three others injured Wednesday in a "terrorist attack" on their convoy in Kidal, northern Mali.

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UN Security Council Renews Arms Embargo on South Sudan

The UN Security Council renewed an arms embargo and sanctions against South Sudan amid continuing unrest in the country.

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UN Accuses DRCongo Militia of Attack on Peacekeepers

A top UN official accused the M23 militia force active in the Democratic Republic of Congo of attacking peacekeepers in the troubled east.

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UN Says Army Blocked Patrol of Malian Town

The Malian army prevented United Nations forces from patrolling the central town of Djenne, a UN spokesman said.

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UN Envoy Calls for ‘Readjustment’ of C.Africa Peacekeeping Force

The UN envoy to the Central African Republic called for the "readjustment" of a UN peacekeeping force towards protecting civilians from abuse.

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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Consider Extending Truce

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they are considering renewing a United Nations-brokered truce with the government which expires in two weeks.

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UN Nuclear Agency ‘Concerned’ Over Iran’s Lack of Cooperation

The UN nuclear agency is concerned about Iran's lack of cooperation as the EU seeks to unblock talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

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Mali Helicopter Fired ‘Close to’ UK Peacekeepers: London, UN Source

A Malian army helicopter fired several rockets "close to" British members of a UN peacekeeping force in the country, the UK defence ministry and UN said.

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