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Ban appoints Cameroonian general to lead peacekeeping force
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:41 pm | UN News
As the United Nations “re-hats” some of the African troops currently serving in the Central African Republic to a peacekeeping mission that will take over in mid-September, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced that the current African ... More >>
Ban hails Costa Rica as ‘model’ for development, peace
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:32 pm | UN News
On his first official visit, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon lauded Costa Rica as a “model country” in sustainable development and protecting human rights. More >>
UN: Reducing the risk of flying over war zones
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:45 am | UN News
UN, civil aviation partners set up task force to reduce risks of flying over conflict zones 31 July 2014 More >>
UN: Violations of International Law Continue in Syria
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:33 am | UN News
‘Flagrant’ violations of international law continue in Syria, Top UN relief official warns With the United Nations and its partners in Syria begin to ramp up aid deliveries across battle lines, the Organization’s Emergency Relief Coordinator warned today ... More >>
UN: welcomes agreement to form new Somalia administration
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:04 am | UN News
UN envoy welcomes agreement of intent to form new central Somalia administration 30 July 2014 More >>
Iraq: UN official urges access to desperate civilians
Friday, 1 August 2014, 10:59 am | UN News
A senior UN official in Iraq expressed concern today over rising levels of violence and instability across the crisis-torn country and its impact on the lives of civilians. More >>
UN: Food insecurity in South Sudan as funds dry up
Friday, 1 August 2014, 10:56 am | UN News
Food insecurity in South Sudan set to deepen as funds dry up, warns UN agency More >>
Viet Nam: ‘litmus test’ for religious freedom
Friday, 1 August 2014, 10:51 am | UN News
Greater local-level autonomy in Viet Nam would be ‘litmus test’ for religious freedom – UN expert More >>
Gaza: deadly shelling of another school, calls for ceasefire
Friday, 1 August 2014, 10:45 am | UN News
As another United Nations school serving as a shelter for Palestinians in Gaza was hit by shells this morning, killing children, senior UN officials strongly condemned the attacks and warned against the targeting of civilians. More >>
UN health agency moves to allay mounting fears over Ebola
Friday, 1 August 2014, 9:58 am | UN News
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today advised that while travellers should be aware of Ebola, they will not contract the highly-contagious, often fatal disease unless they actually touch someone who is showing active symptoms. More >>
Former head of UN Liberia mission to lead operation in Sudan
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 12:52 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today announced the appointment of Ellen Margrethe LØj of Denmark as his top official in South Sudan, replacing Hilde Johnson. More >>
UN Meeting: Least Developed Countries Urge Partnerships
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 11:41 am | UN News
At UN-backed meeting, world’s least developed countries urge partnerships to boost productive capacity More >>
Ban urged to streamline cooperation with African Union
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 11:33 am | UN News
With preparations underway for the United Nations to take over from an African Union-led peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Security Council today requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to review what was done and how it ... More >>
UN chief says downing of plane may be ‘war crime’
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 11:18 am | UN News
Eastern Ukraine: UN rights chief says downing of plane may be ‘war crime,’ urges probe More >>
UN and Partners Urge Humanitarian Ceasefire
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:52 am | UN News
The United Nations and its diplomatic partners today called for a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire, as they continue their efforts to bring about an end to the bloodshed and destruction that is tearing apart the lives of so many civilians in Gaza and ... More >>
UN: Arms race in Syria must be stopped
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:48 am | UN News
Arms race in Syria must be stopped to reduce civilian suffering, says head of UN panel More >>
UN calls for investigation of attack on Afghan civilians
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:42 am | UN News
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan strongly condemned the killing on Friday of civilians in the western province of Ghor, and called for a prompt investigation into the crime. More >>
Illicit Oil Trade as Revenue for Terrorists in Iraq, Syria
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:35 am | UN News
Voicing grave concern over the reported access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Syria and Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Jabhat Al-Nusra, the Security Council today underscored that there should be no trade in oil with ... More >>
Myanmar: UN rights expert warns against backtracking
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:30 am | UN News
On the heels of a ten-day visit to Myanmar, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the country has urged authorities to avoid any backtracking that could threaten the achievements of the past few years. More >>
UN: Marking World Hepatitis Day, Global momentum needed
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:05 am | UN News
With 1.4 million deaths every year attributed to acute and chronic liver disease, the United Nations health agency is marking World Hepatitis Day by calling on countries to intensify efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat one of the world’s most serious ... More >>
