Jan 29 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is "deeply concerned" by continued escalation of violence in South Sudan, a spokesperson said on Thursday, while reiterating the world body chief's call to protect civilians.

UN announces new Expert Advisory Panel to advance efforts in quantifying countries’ multidimensional vulnerabilities

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The United Nations is on the brink of bankruptcy after Donald Trump cut funding, its secretary-general said. Antonio Guterres said the organisation was at risk of “imminent financial collapse” and could run out of cash by July.