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UN: Final Member on Panel to Investigate Gaza Violations
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:51 pm | UN News
Civilians caught in the crossfire in Gaza have suffered debilitating injuries. Photo: UNRWA Archives/Rami al Sayyed More >>
UNICEF Honours Life, Tireless Work of Richard Attenborough
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:49 pm | UN News
Film producer and director Sir Richard Attenborough was introduced as the new Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on 28 October 1987. UN Photo/Milton Grant More >>
Flight Restrictions Hamper Ability to Battle Ebola
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:45 pm | UN News
UNICEF and partners visit a crowded market in Conakry, Guinea, to explain to vendors how they can protect themselves and their families from Ebola. Photo: UNICEF Guinea More >>
Killing of Dozens of Sunni Worshippers in Eastern Iraq
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:29 pm | UN News
22 August 2014 – Condemning in the strongest terms the reported attack on a mosque in eastern Iraq, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all Iraqi authorities to ensure that the attack is properly investigated and its perpetrators held to account. More >>
Iraq:Immediate Action to Avert Possible 'Massacre'
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:25 pm | UN News
The United Nations envoy for Iraq called for immediate action today to prevent a possible massacre in the northern town of Amerli, besieged by Islamic State (IS) militants for two the past months, leaving its citizens are stranded without food ... More >>
Ban & Netanyahu Discuss Need for Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 12:49 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks on the telephone [file photo]. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras More >>
Thailand: HIV Infections on Rise Among Young Gay Men
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 12:46 pm | UN News
HIV Infections on Rise Among Young Gay Men, Other at-Risk Groups in Thailand – UN Study More >>
UN Urges Campaigns to Cooperate with Election Audit
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:56 pm | UN News
The number of ballot boxes audited from Afghanistans Presidential run-off election is approaching the two-thirds mark. The United Nations has brought together some of the worlds most experienced election experts to supervise the audit's unprecedented ... More >>
Ban Urges Russia, Ukraine to Exercise Restraint
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:46 pm | UN News
An elderly returnee to Sloviansk, Ukraine, whose house was hit by artillery and needs major repairs, is comforted by a relative. Photo: UNHCR/Iva Zimova More >>
UN Condemns Murder of American Journalist in Iraq
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:32 pm | UN News
The United Nations Security Council today strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” murder of James Foley, an American journalist, by the militant group Islamic State (IS) and demanded the immediate, safe and unconditional release of all other hostages. More >>
One Member Unavailable to Serve on Gaza Commission
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:00 pm | UN News
In a statement released today, the President of the Human Rights Council, Baudelaire Ndog Ella said he “regrets” that the Commission, which is now operational, will not benefit from Amal Alamuddin's expertise in the field. More >>
Iraq: UN Rights Experts Urge Action to Avoid Mass Atrocity
Monday, 25 August 2014, 3:54 pm | UN News
Iraqi refugee children who fled from Tal Afar and found shelter in schools, mosques and unfinished buildings in the area of Sinjar, in Ninawa governorate. Photo: Iraqi Red Crescent/UNOCHA More >>
UNICEF: 'Basic health care cannot be Ebola's next casualty'
Monday, 25 August 2014, 3:29 pm | UN News
'Basic health care cannot be Ebola's next casualty', says UNICEF, ramping up support to Liberia More >>
Over 20,000 people risked their lives during sea crossings
Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:46 pm | UN News
Over 20,000 people risked their lives in Indian Ocean sea crossings this year – UN report More >>
In Ukraine, UN relief chief pledges support
Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:40 pm | UN News
The top United Nations relief official told reporters in Ukraine today, that while the situation in Sloviansk has improved, the UN is still concerned about the ongoing impact of the crisis and plans to support the Government's efforts towards political ... More >>
Ukraine: Senior UN official calls for end to violence
Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:01 pm | UN News
Ukraine: Senior UN official calls for end to violence, urges scaling up aid ahead of winter More >>
UN confirms handover of US journalist Peter Theo Curtis
Monday, 25 August 2014, 1:57 pm | UN News
The United Nations has confirmed that an American freelance journalist, reportedly held captive for nearly two years by militants in Syria, was freed on Sunday in a handover to UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights, who then released him to United ... More >>
UN vows to radically scale up Ebola fight
Monday, 25 August 2014, 11:47 am | UN News
Dr. David Nabarro, Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola who was appointed by the Secretary-General to establish how best the UN can support affected communities, was wrapping up the first leg of a visit to all Ebola-effected countries in West ... More >>
Gaza: Importance of Durable Ceasefire
Monday, 25 August 2014, 11:44 am | UN News
After the breakdown earlier this week of the latest temporary ceasefire in Gaza, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed the need for efforts to guide the parties towards a durable peace, today making a round of phone calls to ... More >>
UN envoy in Yemen calls for cooperation, peaceful solution
Monday, 25 August 2014, 11:40 am | UN News
Amid escalating tensions and ongoing political instability in Yemen, the United Nations envoy to the country today urged all the parties to move the political process forward by addressing the roots of the current turmoil through comprehensive dialogue. More >>
