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On 14 July 2016, UNICEF using eight tankers, delivered 100,000 litres of water to IDPs in Juba, South Sudan. Photo: UNICEF South Sudan

South Sudan: UNICEF delivers life-saving aid to civilians displaced by fighting in Juba

For the first time since 2006, the H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in Cameroon, putting the number of countries in the region who have battled the virus at six. Photo: FAO/Isaac Kasamani

UN agency urges heightened vigilance after H5N1 outbreaks in West and Central Africa

Old Towns of Djenné, Mali. Photo: © UNESCO/Francesco Bandarin

Mali site added to List of World Heritage in Danger – UNESCO

Displaced civilians leave the UNMISS (UN Mission in South Sudan) base in UN House, after seeking refuge at the base in the wake of recent fresh clashes in Juba between soldiers of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the SPLA in Opposition (SPLA-

Amid fears of renewed fighting in South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief calls for Security Council action

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Côte d'Ivoire: UN report finds 'some progress' in fight against rape but stresses more must be done

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Humanitarian partners have responded rapidly and are working around the clock to assist people in Wau, South Sudan. Photo: OCHA/Gemma Connel

‘Time to massively reinforce UN action’ on South Sudan, Ban says ahead of Security Council meeting

The Tomping base of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), where displaced civilians have sought refuge in the wake of fresh clashes in Juba between soldiers of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the SPLA in Opposition (SPLA-IO). UN Photo/Beat

South Sudan ceasefire ‘largely holding;’ UN urges safe passage for civilians seeking safety

After two years of political transition, voters have cast their ballots peacefully and democratically in the Central African Republic. Photo: UNMINUSCA

Central African Republic’s leaders must commit to inclusive, transparent governance, Security Council told

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UNMISS provides protection to civilians fleeing recent violence in Wau. Photo: UNMISS

Security Council condemns fighting in Juba, demands South Sudan's leaders prevent spread of violence