Libya calls for UN aid to quell militia fightingLibya's parliament on Wednesday voted to disband the country's militia brigades and called on the United Nations to protect civilians in an effort to end the worst fighting between armed factions since the 2011 fall of Muammar Gaddafi. More… |
UN plans aid for 1 million struggling SyriansA confidential UN plan for responding to humanitarian needs of about one million Syrians, based on a joint assessment carried out with Syrian officials from March 18-26, was obtained by Reuters on Thursday. Syria's infrastructure has been More… |