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30 April 2019
A six-month extension of MINURSO authorized
The Security Council, by a vote of 13 in favor to none against with 2 abstentions (Russian Federation, South Africa), today decided to extend the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for a period of six months, read the UN’s press release. ...
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30 April 2019
EU announces additional humanitarian assistance at annual spring meeting of the International Donor Group for Palestine (AHLC)
On 30 April, the annual spring meeting of the International Donor Group for Palestine in support of the Palestinian economy, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee took place in Brussels. ...
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29 April 2019
Haftar continues offensive against Tripoli
Forces allied to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) have been fighting against troops loyal to military commander Khalifa Haftar in southern parts of the capital on Sunday and have reportedly been gaining ground....
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28 April 2019
Israel frees two Syrian prisoners in exchange of remains of missing Israeli soldier
On 28 April, Israel released two prisoners, sending them back to Syria in exchange of the handing over the remains and personal effects of Zachary Baumel, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier who was declared missing in action since 1982....
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