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Syria: UN condemns archaeological destruction at major World Heritage site of Bosra

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today condemned the destruction of parts of the ancient Syrian city of Bosra in fighting two days ago, alerting the world art market to potential trafficking in artefacts from the World Heritage site.

Central African Republic polls now scheduled for 30 December, UN reports

The presidential and legislative elections that had been scheduled to take place this Sunday in the Central African Republic (CAR) will now be held on 30 December 2015, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country reported today.

As Libya marks 64th independence anniversary, UN envoy urges unity behind new Government

Ban applauds General Assembly adoption of $5.4 billion UN budget for next two years

UN refugee agency seeks to protect displaced gays, lesbians as they face prejudice, violence

Conditions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon worsen considerably, UN reports

UN Year in Review 2015 looks back at ‘pivotal year’ for international community

Burundi should allow in investigators, says UN adviser on preventing genocide

Cambodia: UN agency urges dialogue to resolve labour dispute in Special Economic Zones

Central African Republic: ICC Prosecutor warns against election-related violence, atrocity crimes

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