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June 22, 2018

Christian Aid calls on new President of Colombia to implement peace agreement

Christian Aid is concerned changes may be made to a peace agreement signed in 2016.
June 20, 2018

Red Cross says talking to armed groups can produce positive results

Red Cross says criminalising engagement with armed groups by humanitarian agencies is counter-productive
June 20, 2018

Forced displacement above 68 million in 2017

In its annual Global Trends report, the UN Refugee Agency said 68.5 million people were displaced as of the end of 2017.
June 17, 2018

Colombia 'at a cross-road' as second round of voting begins

If an opponent of the peace agreement is elected, Colombia could find itself dealing with a new spiral of violence, says CAFOD.
June 15, 2018

First-ever UN human rights report on Kashmir calls for inquiry into multiple violations

There is an urgent need to address past and ongoing human rights violations and abuses and deliver justice for all people in Kashmir, says the United Nations.
June 12, 2018

Hodeida offensive 'must be stopped to save lives and the chance for peace'

The UN and NGOs have received warnings for staff to evacuate Hodeida, Yemen by Tuesday 12 June 2018 ahead of a miltary offensive.
June 8, 2018

Red Cross staff pulled out of Yemen amid security incidents and threats

The Red Cross has withdrawn staff from Yemen following threats and intimidation.
June 7, 2018

UK Government 'must update its Protection of Civilians in Conflict strategy'

Save the Children says the UK must improve the monitoring and reporting of civilian casualties in conflict.
June 5, 2018

UN chief urges parties involved in clashes in Mali to 'favour dialogue over violence'

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “calm and restraint”, following violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police in Mali’s capital Bamako.
June 4, 2018

Almost half of children in Afghanistan are out of school

The worsening security situation, engrained poverty and discrimination in Afghanistan have eliminated education gains made between 2002 and 2016.