Ten Important Stories You Haven't Heard About

Every year the' news center pegsthat it considers important but under-reported.
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Every year the United Nations' news center pegs 10 international stories that it considers important but under-reported. Reuters flagged the list (which was mostly picked up by non-US news outlets), but you can check out the individual topics yourself.

Liberia: Development challenges top agenda as the nation recovers from years of civil strife

Lost in migration: Asylum seekers face challenges amid efforts to stem flows of illegal migrants

DR of Congo: As the country moves boldly towards historic vote, humanitarian concerns continue to demand attention

Nepal's hidden tragedy: Children caught in the conflict

Somalia: Security vacuum compounding effects of drought

Protracted refugee situations: Millions caught in limbo, with no solutions in sight

South Asian earthquake: Relief effort saves lives, stems losses, but reconstruction tasks loom large

Behind bars, beyond justice: An untold story of children in conflict with the law

From water wars to bridges of cooperation: Exploring the peace-building potential of a shared resource

Côte d'Ivoire: A strike away from igniting violence amidst a faltering peace process

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