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UN rights office gathering info on air strikes in Yemen; urges protection of civilians

UN rights office gathering info on air strikes in Yemen; urges protection of civilians

Aug 26, 2017, at 04:18 am

New York, Aug 25(Just Earth News): Reiterating that attacks targeting civilians are prohibited under international law, the United Nations human rights office on Friday confirmed dozens of casualties in airstrikes on villages near the capital, Sana'a.

UN calls for protection of civilians as Iraq begins military operations to retake Mosul

UN calls for protection of civilians as Iraq begins military operations to retake Mosul

Oct 18, 2016, at 04:25 am

New York, Oct 17 (Just Earth News): As a large-scale military offensive gets under way to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) fighters, senior United Nations officials on Monday are stressing the need to ensure that civilians in the city are protected and able to access to humanitarian assistance.

South Sudan: UN concerned over swelling number of refugees

South Sudan: UN concerned over swelling number of refugees

Apr 17, 2014, at 05:28 pm

New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Spiraling violence has forced an increasing number of civilians in South Sudan's oil-rich Unity state are seeking refuge with the United Nations peacekeeping mission, it was confirmed on Wednesday.