More than 63,000 people internally displaced in Tigray - UN spokesman

A UN spokesman said Tuesday that more than 63,000 people have been recorded as "internally displaced" in Tigray, but the UN hopes to know the true number once the world body has more access.
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UN Security Council members condemn killing of civilians in Nigeria
The members of the United Nations Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the killing of civilians in northeast Nigeria.
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Shortages in Tigray 'very critical', UN says
Shortages have become ‘’very critical’’ in Ethiopia’s embattled northern region of Tigray, the United Nations says. The region of 6 million people is still sealed off as it faces threats by Ethiopian federal forces.
UN Security Council meet over Tigray conflict
Ethiopia: UN Security Council meets as Tigray battle looms
The UN Security Council held informal talks on the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a sign of growing international concern.
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye who came to power earlier this year. PHOTO | AFP
Burundi tells UN to close local office by January
Burundi has told the United Nations secretary general that the office of the organisation's special envoy must shut by the end of the year.
File photo: Ethiopian government forces continue their push into Tigray
Ethiopia: UN chief urges protection of civilians as AU names envoys
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Friday for the opening of humanitarian corridors to assist civilians caught in fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, noting that authorities had so far rejected attempts at mediation.
UN concerned over escalating violence in northern Mozambiqu
‘Desperate’ situation in northern Mozambique: UN rights chief
The United Nations has called for urgent measures to protect civilians in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, warning the population is “desperate”.