Ethiopia: protect civilians & other topics – Daily Briefing (24 November 2020)

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    Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Ethiopia Statement – Ethiopia – SG/Afghanistan – SG/Global Economy – Iraq – Yemen – UNRWA – COVID/Peacekeeping – Central African Republic – Zimbabwe – Central America-IOM Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=24%20November%202020

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