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Daily Wrap 20 January 2025

World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update A UN aid convoy is on its way in southern Sudan to the strategically important city of Wad Madani, carrying food and nutrition supplies for families at risk of famine.  Read more Peace and Security Stories from the UN Archive: Roots of 'no justice, no peace' As the United States marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're looking back this Monday at a story we produced last year examining the roots of the civil rights' icon's powerful call to action - "no justice, no peace". Read more Human Rights Guterres urges support for the Middle East amid current 'turbulent period' With the Middle East undergoing "a period of profound transformation", the international community must support efforts towards more justice, dignity, human rights and peace in the region, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday.  Read more Peace and Security Middle East crisis: Updates for 20 January; Guterres calls for 'immediate action' to protect civilians, release of all hostages Following the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, the UN Security Council is meeting in New York to hear from the Secretary-General and foreign ministers from the Middle East and beyond. UN chief António Guterres told the meeting there must be "irreversible action" to realise the two-State solution. Stay with us for latest live developments from the UN and our partners. UN News app users can follow our coverage here.  Read more Peace and Security

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