Amnesty says UN, South Sudan officials failed to prevent village massacre
Peacekeepers knew of likely raid on Abiemnom, where more than 200 people were killed, according to rights group report.
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UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends
The mission, known as MINURSO, has been in place in the disputed region since a ceasefire in 1991.
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UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests
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