HEADLINES AT A GLANCE FROM UN NEWS CENTRE FEB 21-MARCH 1, 2016

1 March 2016

UN warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Greece amid disarry in Europe over asylum

‘Stand out and stand together,’ says UN on Zero Discrimination Day

UN deputy chief links importance of sustainable peace with progress on development

Ban says Europe's border restrictions not in line with international law 'or human decency'

Senior UN relief official calls for end to discrimination against displaced Muslims in Myanmar

Human rights treaties are 'bedrock of sound governance,' says top UN official marking 50th anniversary

Iraq: UN reports more than 400 civilians killed in February; cites 'viciousness' of attacks

UN hails launch of 'Day of School Feeding' as vital to Africa's development efforts

Syria: UN-mediated peace talks to resume on 9 March

War weary families in Central African Republic face dire food situation – UN

Lacking basic necessities, Fiji's children 'at risk' after Cyclone Winston – UNICEF

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29 February 2016

2030 Agenda's promise of well-managed migration and mobility must become a reality – UN deputy chief

Kosovo: time to shift focus to development, rule of law, human rights, says UN envoy

UN condemns recent spate of deadly terrorist attacks in Iraq

UN and OSCE 'best tools' to prevent disorder, Security Council told

Women and girls should be at core of disaster risk reduction, UN human rights monitors told

UN development agenda seeks to reach 'those farthest behind,' Ban tells Human Rights Council

Syria: UN agency restores full rations thanks to boost in donor funding

New UN report finds migrants play critical role in Asia-Pacific development

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28 February 2016

Yemen: Ban condemns apparent airstrike on Sana'a market; calls for prompt investigation

Ban urges all involved in Comoros electoral process to refrain from violence

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27 February 2016

Afghanistan: UN mission condemns deadly bombing near governor's office in Kunar province

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26 February 2016

UN Radio podcast features Oscar-nominated film to explore refugees and migration

Fiji: UNICEF steps up response as 'full picture' of Cyclone Winston's impact becomes clearer

UN rights expert urges Russia not to implement new extradition treaty with DRP Korea

UN opens support 'hubs' to boost protection for families and children on move across Europe

Security Council extends UN Guinea-Bissau office for another year

UN deputy chief urges Member States to make 'responsibility to protect' a reality

UN Security Council endorses cessation of hostilities pact in Syria

General Assembly President announces meeting dates for UN Secretary-General candidates

South Sudan: UN deputy humanitarian chief calls for end to civilian suffering

Ban urges countries along Balkan route into Western Europe to keep borders open

25 February 2016

Humanitarian and ceasefire tracks for Syria 'moving in the right direction' – UN envoy

‘Put peace above politics,’ Ban tells leaders of South Sudan

UN health agency warns El Niño may increase breeding grounds for mosquitoes spreading Zika

UN reports widespread human rights abuses in Libya, where ‘complete impunity prevails’

UN rights chief warns police agreement by five European countries will worsen refugee crisis

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24 February 2016

At 50, UN development programme revamps itself to tackle new sustainability goals

UNDP at 50 – Leading the fight against poverty and inequality

Darfur: UN deeply concerned over thousands of newly-displaced people in region’s north

Balkans border closures cause chaos as refugees find ‘too few places’ to go, UN agency chief warns

UN envoy urges formal launch of a national unity government in Libya

‘Everyone is losing’ in the Syrian conflict, UN relief chief tells Security Council

Ban highlights private-sector investment for potential to ‘transform’ Africa’s Great Lakes region

In Brazil, UN health chief calls for better coordination in fight against Zika

UNESCO chief condemns murder of journalist in the Philippines

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23 February 2016

UN adviser cites mobile industry's critical role in advancing Sustainable Development Goals

UN peacebuilding body highlights need to address root causes of conflict for sustainable peace

Displaced people need to be given opportunity to rebuild their lives, Ban says at camp in DR Congo

Uganda: UN concerned over arrests of opposition leaders, use of force since elections

More investment needed in developing female-controlled HIV prevention options – UN agency

UN rights chief welcomes US President’s plan to close Guantánamo detention facility

Bay of Bengal 'three times more deadly' than Mediterranean for migrants and refugees – UN

Fiji receives relief supplies in wake of Cyclone Winston as UN backs up Government response

Burundi: Ban welcomes promise of ‘inclusive dialogue,’ release of detainees

UN refugee agency calls on Nigeria to heed wishes of internally displaced

Afghanistan: UN calls on all parties to respect protected status of medical facilities and personnel

Europe’s restrictive measures place added hardships on refugees and asylum-seekers – UN

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22 February 2016

Syria ‘reduced to ruins,’ with civilians paying the biggest price, says UN human rights panel

Syria: head of panel for joint UN body says chemical weapons probing to begin in March

UN ‘trusted partner’ for all political parties in Maldives, senior political official says after visit

Ban welcomes cessation of hostilities pact in Syria as ‘signal of hope;’ condemns bombings

Fiji: UN and Government assess needs in wake of ‘catastrophic’ Cyclone Winston

Ban arrives in Burundi in support of UN efforts to resolve political crisis

UN agency puts fast-growing fish trade on the ‘sustainability’ menu

Iraq: UN relief official calls for relocation of civilians to safer areas

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21 February 2016

Syria: UN envoy strongly condemns bombings in Damascus and Homs

Fiji: UNICEF on stand-by with supplies and personnel in wake of Cyclone Winston

Ban commends peaceful holding of elections in the Central African Republic

Quality education in mother languages vital to success of 2030 Agenda – UN

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