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Background to War in Sudan

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2025 by wykenseagrave16th April 2025

The current conflict in Sudan is a multifaceted crisis with deep roots in Sudan’s history, including a long struggle for power between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This power struggle erupted into full-scale violence … Continue reading →

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Nuclear energy essential for a green future

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 13th October 2022 by wykenseagrave13th October 2022

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published its bi-annual report “Climate Change and Nuclear Power” with the sub-title “Securing Clean Energy for Climate Resilience”. As we head towards the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt … Continue reading →

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Drought in Somalia

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 15th April 2021 by wykenseagrave15th April 2021

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has estimated 2.7 million Somalis will face severe food shortages over the coming months as drought conditions continue to cause critical water shortages. More than 50 districts face moderate to … Continue reading →

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Peace – A Treasure to Guard

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 30th January 2021 by wykenseagrave24th November 2025

This article was written by Benjamine Ssuuna. Uganda is a sub-Saharan African country located in the Eastern part of the continent. From the time of Independence on 9th October 1962, the country has had nine presidents. Violence has been a … Continue reading →

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Ugandan Teacher Seeks Information Exchange on Environmental Issues

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 2nd March 2019 by wykenseagrave2nd March 2019

Mucungura Adeodato writes: I’m a teacher teaching in secondary schools in Lyantonde district in Uganda. It’s one of the dry corridor districts in Uganda. I’m appreciate and commend the work you are doing to save our global environment. Environmental concerns … Continue reading →

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Elders deplore new famines

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 8th April 2017 by wykenseagrave8th April 2017

Press release LONDON, 5 April 2017 The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they … Continue reading →

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20 Million Facing Famine in Africa

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 5th March 2017 by wykenseagrave5th March 2017

In our world of plenty, there is no excuse for inaction or indifference – UN Secretary-General More than 20 million people in north-east Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are facing famine or a credible risk of famine over the … Continue reading →

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