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Short articles covering a specific situation in a country of origin. Most often reporting on specific human rights abuses or conflict situations.

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Political situation 19
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Security situation 10
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UN Security Council welcomes deployment of regional force to restore stability in the Sahel 21 June 2017 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Over 40 migrants die of thirst in the Sahara, signalling 'broadening death trap,' warns UN agency 2 June 2017 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
West Africa can serve as a model for preventive diplomacy – UN political chief 7 March 2017 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Following first mission to Africa as UN chief, Guterres highlights strengthened cooperation 1 February 2017 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Ban condemns deadly attack on military post in northern Burkina Faso 16 December 2016 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Stalled peace process, fresh ceasefire violations risk Mali's stability – UN peacekeeping chief 6 October 2016 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Security Council urges cooperation among countries in West Africa and the Sahel to tackle Boko Haram 28 July 2016 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Root causes of Boko Haram threat in Lake Chad Basin must be tackled – UN political chief 27 July 2016 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
Senior UN relief official welcomes US and EU funding for emergency response in Lake Chad Basin 18 July 2016 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News
West Africa and Sahel must step up intelligence gathering, UN envoy tells Security Council 11 July 2016 \| Publisher: UN News Service \| Document type: Country News

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