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Libya's unity government says rejects Haftar's truce offer

Libya's UN-recognised government on Thursday rejected a truce unilaterally called the day before by military strongman Khalifa Haftar, saying it "did not trust" its eastern-based rival. The move follows successes on the ground for forces loyal to the Tripoli-based Government of National...

U.N. warns that 'tragedy beckons' in Syria from virus

The U.N. humanitarian chief said Wednesday that More than 40 cases of COVID-19 and at least three deaths have been reported in Syria., signaling that "tragedy beckons" after nine years of war that has left the country’s health care system decimated. Mark Lowcock told the U.N. Security...

Afghan peace process risks collapse as violence flares

Two months after the US and the Taliban signed a deal Washington heralded as the way to end Afghanistan's war, violence is spiralling out of control and experts say a fragile peace process risks collapse. Dozens of Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters have been dying almost daily...