NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 14 (IPS) – The writer is an international communications coordinator at Greenpeace AfricaAs Russia’s attack began rattling Kyiv with multiple missile...
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To attack babies is ‘an act of unconscionable cruelty’: UN top officials urge end to attacks on health care in Ukraine
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Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine could be a war crime: UN rights office
The UN rights office, OHCHR, reiterated deep concern on Friday at the increasing number of civilian casualties in Ukraine following the Russian invasion which...
South Sudan bracing for ‘worst hunger crisis ever’
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UN political affairs chief warns of ‘utter devastation’ facing Ukraine cities by Russian forces
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US Remains Ukraine’s Largest Military Aid Benefactor
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UN rights experts raise alarm over Russia’s ‘choking’ media clampdown at home
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