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Ebola: cases, deaths ‘vastly underestimated,’ says UN health
Monday, 18 August 2014, 9:38 am | UN News
Health workers at Ebola outbreak sites are seeing evidence that the numbers of reported cases and deaths vastly underestimate the magnitude of the crisis as they work around the clock to stop the disease from spreading, according to the United Nations World ... More >>
Improvements in Afghan audit will enhance integrity -UN
Monday, 18 August 2014, 9:09 am | UN News
The United Nations office in Afghanistan has welcomed several refinements made this week to that country's ongoing audit over the results of the presidential run-off poll, saying the improvements will strengthen the “integrity of the process”. More >>
UN declares Iraq ‘Level 3 Emergency’
Friday, 15 August 2014, 12:36 pm | UN News
The distribution of tents and non-food aid continues as the population of Newroz camp grows as more and more Yazidis arrive from Mount Sinjar in Iraq. Photo: UNHCR More >>
UN: Concerned by security raids on Darfur camps
Friday, 15 August 2014, 11:19 am | UN News
Concerned by security raids on Darfur camps, UN-African Union mission takes mitigating measures 14 August 2014 More >>
UN rights experts urge halt to Sri Lanka's deportations
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:58 am | UN News
United Nations human rights experts today expressed their grave concern over the detentions and forced deportations of Pakistani asylum seekers in Sri Lanka back to their homeland where violent attacks against religious minorities have spiked ... More >>
Ban appoints Spanish national as head of UN mission in Libya
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:55 am | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Mr. Bernardino León of Spain as his Special Representative for Libya. More >>
Ebola:UN health agency seeks to allay fears about air travel
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:51 am | UN News
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today sought to allay fears amid reports that airlines are suspending flights over the Ebola outbreak by sending out a social media messages with assurances that “unlike infections like influenza ... More >>
In phone call with President, Ban talks Ukraine crisis
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:48 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has spoken with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, reiterating his urgent call to redouble political and diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful resolution in the crisis-torn country. More >>
UN envoy condemns murder of family in eastern town
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:44 am | UN News
A senior United Nations official today condemned the murder of six members of the same family in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and urged those living in the town of Mutarule to practice restraint to avoid further escalation. More >>
Gaza: UN humanitarian partners deliver life-saving aid,
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:06 am | UN News
With the latest ceasefire in Gaza holding, United Nations humanitarian partners are delivering life-saving aid and surveying damaged areas to figure out what is urgently needed on the ground. More >>
Ebola: UN Says More than 1 Million People Affected
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 2:52 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today convened a United Nations system-wide coordination meeting in response to the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which is now affecting more than 1 million people in the so-called “hot zone of disease transmission” ... More >>
Ban appoints new deputy envoy for Guinea-Bissau
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 1:57 pm | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Maria do Valle Ribeiro of Ireland as his Deputy Special Representative for Guinea-Bissau. More >>
Sexual Violence Perpetrated by Islamic State Militants
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 1:41 pm | UN News
Two senior United Nations officials today condemned in the strongest terms the “barbaric acts” of sexual violence and “savage rapes” the armed group Islamic State (IS) has perpetrated on minorities in areas under its control. More >>
Security Council: Appointment of Iraqi Prime Minister
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 12:04 pm | UN News
As Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi continues to form a new Government, the United Nations Security Council today urged all political parties and their supporters to remain calm and respect the country’s Constitution. More >>
Somalia: Security Council pledges support for reforms
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 10:18 am | UN News
Members of the United Nations Security Council arrived in Mogadishu this morning on a landmark visit to Somalia to review progress made by the Federal Government and to demonstrate their continued support for the country’s efforts to ensure ... More >>
Adaptation Can Help Promote Sub-Saharan African Livelihoods
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 10:10 am | UN News
Investing in ways to adapt to climate change will promote the livelihood of 65 per cent of Africans, the United Nations environmental agency reported, warning also that failing to address the phenomenon could reverse decades of development progress ... More >>
UN Concerned: Last-Minute Derailment of Visit to The Gambia
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 3:20 pm | UN News
The Gambia postponed a visit at the last minute by two United Nations independent experts, a move they find “extremely worrying” and which casts doubt on the West African country’s commitment to human rights. More >>
UN: Sri Lanka deports families seek asylum
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:34 pm | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency today expressed alarm that recent deportations of asylum-seekers from Sri Lanka back to Pakistan were growing in size and scope despite international calls to stop sending them back to a place where their lives ... More >>
Libya: UN Mission condemns ongoing fighting
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:05 pm | UN News
The United Nations mission assisting Libya today condemned the battles in the capital, Tripoli, which continue despite repeated international calls for an immediate ceasefire and appeals to refrain from the use of force to resolve political differences. More >>
UN: one member unavailable to serve on Gaza Commission
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 1:48 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 >>
