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Colombia Grew Less Coca in 2012, UN Survey Reports
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:23 am | UN News
Coca cultivation in Colombia, one of the world's largest producers along with Bolivia and Peru, fell by a quarter in 2012, according to a new survey presented today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government. More >>
Myanmar Releases Dozens of Children from Its Armed Forces
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:22 pm | UN News
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today welcomed the release of 68 children and young people from Myanmar's armed forces known as Tatmadaw, carried out under the auspices of an accord between the Government and the world body. More >>
UN Investigating Blast near Israeli-Lebanese Border
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:20 pm | UN News
The United Nations peacekeeping force monitoring the Israeli-Lebanese border said today it has opened an investigation into an incident involving an explosion that injured several soldiers belonging to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). More >>
ICC Prosecutor: Serious Crimes in Central African Republic
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:19 pm | UN News
The prosecutor of the world’s first permanent court set up to try those accused of genocide and war crimes today voiced her deep concern about the worsening security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) and reports of serious crimes being ... More >>
UN Releases New Guidelines on Mental Health Care for Trauma
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:18 pm | UN News
The United Nations health and refugee agencies today released new guidelines and clinical protocols on mental health care for adults and children suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and bereavement. More >>
Remarks at Swearing-In Ceremony
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:14 pm | UN News
ASSISTANT SECRETARY DANIEL RUSSEL: Thank you very much, Secretary Kerry. Thank you for your very generous remarks. I’m truly grateful to you and to the President for placing your trust in me. I appreciate, Mr. Secretary, your energy, your vision, ... More >>
Marking the Anniversary of the Founding of ASEAN
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:13 pm | UN News
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, we join the 600 million people of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, ... More >>
Local Authorities Continue Flood Rescue, Relief Efforts
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:06 pm | UN News
The United Nations humanitarian wing reported today that local authorities in Pakistan are continuing their rescue and relief efforts in areas affected by flash flooding following recent monsoon rains. More >>
Ban Urges Launch of Reconciliation Process
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:59 pm | UN News
Speaking with Egypt’s foreign minister today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need to end all violence and urged the country’s leaders to launch a genuine and credible reconciliation process. More >>
Head of UNESCO Condemns Third Murder of Filipino Journalist
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:55 pm | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the killing of Mario Sy, the third Filipino journalist gunned down in recent days, and urged a thorough investigation into the killing. More >>
On Hiroshima Anniversary, UN Urges Nuclear Disarmament
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:51 pm | UN News
True security is based on people’s welfare and not on military annihilation, senior United Nations officials said today, marking the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and later Nagasaki, and honouring the survivors of the bombings known ... More >>
Thailand: Hold Accountable Those Responsible For 2010 Abuse
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:45 pm | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern at an amnesty bill being discussed this week in Thailand’s Parliament that, if adopted, could pardon people involved in serious rights violations during the political violence that occurred ... More >>
Group of UN Experts Raise Alarm Over CAR Lawlessness
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:40 pm | UN News
A group of United Nations independent experts today warned that the rule of law in the Central African Republic (CAR) is "almost non-existent" as abuses of power and human rights violations have become pervasive in the country. More >>
Côte D’Ivoire: Release of 14 Former Gbagbo Govt Aides
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:38 pm | UN News
The United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) today welcomed the decision by judicial authorities in Abidjan to provisionally release 14 officials from the former government headed by Laurent Gbagbo who are currently awaiting trial. More >>
UN Concerned: Record Arrival of Refugees, Migrants to Yemen
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:36 pm | UN News
A record number of refugees and migrants arrived in Yemen during the first half of this year, the United Nations reported today, while also warning that it is increasingly dangerous for people to make the trip by boat from the Horn of Africa, and once in ... More >>
UN Concerned About Bahrain’s Toughened Anti-Terrorism Law
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:34 pm | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today said it is concerned about a recommendation to toughen punishments in Bahrain, including revoking the citizenship of anyone convicted of terrorist offenses. More >>
South American Nations Voice Concern at Spying Allegations
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:46 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today met with a group of South American foreign ministers who voiced their concern to the United Nations chief about reported large-scale surveillance programmes. More >>
Attack near Indian Consulate in Eastern Afghanistan
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:43 am | UN News
The United Nations Security Council today condemned in the strongest terms the recent suicide attack near the Indian consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad which killed and injured civilians, including children. More >>
Coca Crop Cultivation Declines for Second Year in Bolivia
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:27 am | UN News
Coca crop cultivation continued to decline in Bolivia for a second straight year in 2012, according to a new survey presented today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government. More >>
Afghanistan: UN Security Chief Highlights Future Challenges
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:26 am | UN News
The United Nations has greatly improved the security provided to staff serving in the field despite ongoing dangers and risks in dozens of countries, the acting UN security chief said on his return from Afghanistan, which next year will hold a presidential ... More >>
