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Violence Uproots Tens of Thousands in Southern Philippines
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:02 pm | UN News
The situation in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines is now a humanitarian crisis, as tens of thousands of people remain forcibly displaced, the United Nations said today, calling for support to the victims of the recent wave of violence in ... More >>
Cambodia Must Ensure National Assembly Is Representative
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:58 am | UN News
Following the general elections in Cambodia in July, the Government must now ensure that the National Assembly is truly representative to promote a successful transition to democracy, a United Nations independent expert said today. More >>
DR Congo: Progress, But Also Continued Rights Abuses in East
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:55 am | UN News
Progress has been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in putting in place a legal regime to combat impunity for human rights violations, but the rights situation in the east of the country continues to deteriorate, according to a new ... More >>
Ban Welcomes Signing Of Arms Trade Treaty by Majority of UN
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
With 19 countries, including the United States, signing onto a new treaty regulating international trade in conventional arms today on the sidelines of the annual General Assembly high-level debate, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the total number ... More >>
Ban Calls on Yemenis to Advance Transition
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:52 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all Yemenis to live up to their responsibilities to advance the country’s “historic” transition to democracy, and encouraged international partners to step up their engagement in support of this goal. More >>
DR Congo President Calls for Altruism for Sustainability
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:46 am | UN News
President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) warned today that the selfishness of some States could threaten efforts to set a new sustainable development agenda for the decades ahead. More >>
European Council President Urges UN Action on Syria
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:43 am | UN News
A top official at the European Union pleaded today for the Security Council to adopt a clear resolution on Syria and end the “spiral of criminal, sectarian violence” at the heart of “the world’s most unstable region.” More >>
Ban Urges Israelis and Palestinians to Forge Ahead For Peace
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:32 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to build on recent progress and for the international community to assist them in forging a way forward in the peace process. More >>
Qatari Amir Urges UN Action to End Crisis in Syria
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:57 am | UN News
In his statement to the 68th General Assembly’s General Debate, the Amir of the State of Qatar urged an end to the “destructive actions and horrible massacres” in Syria, and called for reform of the Security Council to more objectively deal ... More >>
France Calls for Strong UN Resolution on Syria's Weapons
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
French President François Hollande today called for a United Nations Security resolution that would authorize the potential use of force if Syria fails to comply with its agreement to hand over its chemical weapons following the last month’s sarin gas ... More >>
Inaction on Syria a “Disgrace,” Says Turkish President
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:54 am | UN News
Stressing the centrality of a “strong, efficient, and credible” United Nations for ensuring world peace and stability, Turkish President Abdullah Gül today called it a “disgrace” that the Security Council has not ended the civil war in Syria ... More >>
UN Envoy Urges Efforts to Defeat Militant Groups in Somalia
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:51 am | UN News
The top United Nations official in Somalia today urged the international community to redouble its efforts to help defeat militant groups in the country, including Al-Shabaab, which reportedly claimed responsibility for last weekend’s terrorist ... More >>
US President Urges UN Member States to Confront Challenges
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:45 am | UN News
With the world facing a raft of “profound new challenges,” United States President Barack Obama challenged United Nations Member States today to evince the courage and determination to act decisively “when the breakdown of societies is so great ... More >>
Technology Can Foster Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:31 am | UN News
A report released today by the United Nations and its partners illustrates how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help give access to resources to persons with disabilities. More >>
Israel Must Halt Mass Demolition of Bedouin Structures - UN
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:30 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today urged Israeli authorities to halt the recent wave of demolitions of Bedouin structures, noting the destruction of this property violates international humanitarian law. More >>
Bangladesh’s Garment Industry to Improve Working Conditions
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:28 am | UN News
Nearly 3.5 million garment workers in Bangladesh, recently beset by industrial accidents and a staggering loss of life, will get essential support to improve working conditions, strengthen labour inspection and upgrade building and fire safety at their workplaces, ... More >>
Iraq Must Determine Whereabouts of Missing Iranian Exiles
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:24 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today called on the Government of Iraq to do all it can to ascertain the whereabouts of seven former residents of Camp Ashraf, who have been missing since the facility, which housed Iranian exiles, was attacked ... More >>
Urgent Support Needed as Food Crisis Grips Northern Mali
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:47 pm | UN News
The United Nations and its partners are appealing for immediate support for northern Mali, where three out of four households do not have enough to eat and are heavily dependent on food assistance. More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Protect Children in Syria Conflict
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:45 pm | UN News
As the plight of civilians trapped by the Syria conflict grows more desperate, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for greater efforts to ensure humanitarian access that will safeguard the lives of thousands of children. More >>
UN Urges Iran to Release Remaining Political Prisoners
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:44 pm | UN News
Calling the recent prisoner release in Iran “a step in the right direction,” an independent United Nations human rights expert today urged the Government to let go hundreds of others detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression, ... More >>
