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Daily Wrap 10 September 2019 World Bank/Olja Latinovic UN health agency spotlights stalled effort to close health divide across Europe, in new report Progress on equal access to a healthy life for all, is at a standstill across Europe, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed on Tuesday, despite their being a clear path to close gaps in national care. SDGs UNAMA/Mujeeb Rahman 'Whole spectrum of Afghan society' must get behind peace talks, UN envoy tells Security Council The long Afghan conflict can only be resolved by "direct talks" between its own people, the chief of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) told the Security Council on Tuesday, underscoring that they must be inclusive and represent "the whole spectrum of Afghan society". Peace and Security UNAMA/Eric Kanalstein Monday's Daily Brief: Afghanistan 'direct talks' needed, Nicaragua rights crisis, Bangladesh monsoon and Libya detainees latest, Dorian update A recap of Monday's top stories: All Afghans must participate in peace process; Nicaragua's rights crisis can be resolved says Bachelet; Rohingya refugees impacted by monsoon rains; Libya detainees to be evacuated to Rwanda; and multiple donors show solidarity with the Bahamas. Humanitarian Aid Alexandre Soares. 'All efforts must be made' to ensure peaceful elections for Guinea-Bissau, Security Council hears Since the inauguration of Guinea-Bissau's new Government in July, the political arena has been dominated by preparation for presidential elections, the assistant chief for UN peacekeeping operations in Africa told the Security Council on Tuesday, briefing members on the state of the nation, and the UN peacebuilding office there (UNIOGBIS). Peace and Security UNOCHA/Mulugeta Ayene More funds needed to counter 'persistent and multi-faceted humanitarian problems' in Ethiopia Ethiopia is beset by "persistent and multi-faceted humanitarian problems", the United Nations relief chief said on Tuesday, calling for more international funding as well as support for the Government-led response to the country's displacement crisis. Humanitarian Aid Artículo 66 Nicaragua 'crisis' still cause for concern amid murder, torture allegations: Bachelet Nicaragua's on-going human rights crisis can be resolved peacefully through dialogue, the UN's top rights official said on Tuesday, before expressing concern about allegations of torture and murder of protesters involved in last year's anti-Government demonstrations. Human Rights unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences