UN News
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Amid turmoil in Mideast, UN envoy urges concerted action' to resume Israeli-Palestinian talks
22 majWhile international attention is understandably on the tragedy that continues to unfold in Syria, it is equally important to ensure the resumption of negotiations aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a senior United Nations envoy stressed to the Security Council today.
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Greater efforts, resources needed to improve health of Palestinian refugees - UN report
21 majHealth programmes carried out by the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees has helped to improve their lives, but greater efforts and more resources are needed to effectively tackle health challenges, particularly during times of conflict, says a new report.
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Number of Syrians in need of humanitarian aid rises to over 8 million - UN
21 majA senior United Nations humanitarian official reported today that the total number of people in need of assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict in Syria is now 8.3 million, representing about 38 per cent of the country's population.
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Syria conference should be held as soon as possible,' Ban says during visit to Russia
17 majStressing that a political solution is the only way to end the Syria crisis, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that an international conference proposed by Russia and the United States should be held as soon as possible so as not to lose momentum.
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Number of Syrian refugees tops 1.5 million mark, says UN agency
17 majThe United Nations refugee agency announced today that the number of Syrian civilians who have fled their country to escape conflict has passed the 1.5 million mark, while warning that the widening gap between the needs and resources available is becoming a huge challenge.
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