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Additional Funding For Somali Relief Efforts
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:47 am | UN News
The top United Nations humanitarian official in Somalia today said that an additional $20 million in crisis funding comes at an opportune time to support the country’s most vulnerable people, particularly children. More >>
New Efforts to Resume Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:45 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended the efforts of United States Secretary of State John Kerry to resume negotiations in the Middle East peace process. More >>
Somalia: Draft Law That Would Curtail Press Freedom
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:41 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today expressed concern over a draft law in Somalia that would require journalists to reveal their sources and prevent them from disseminating information against Islam or Somali traditions. More >>
UN Seeks Details from Egyptian Authorities on Developments
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:39 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights chief has requested detailed information from the Egyptian authorities about the legal basis on which the former president and his team are detained, arrest warrants have been issued and the total number of people ... More >>
Cameroon:Murderers of LGBT Activist Must Be Held Accountable
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:26 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today said it has requested authorities in Cameroon to properly investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the death of gay activist and journalist Eric Lembembe. More >>
Guinean Forces Restore Calm after Deadly Clashes
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:22 am | UN News
The United Nations today commended the efforts of the Government of Guinea and its security forces to restore calm amid deadly inter-communal clashes this week, while also reminding them of the need to uphold human rights principles during law enforcement ... More >>
Outgoing UN Envoy to Iraq Condemns Latest Wave of Attacks
Monday, 22 July 2013, 11:19 am | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Iraq has strongly condemned a series of recent attacks and appealed to all parties to work together toward peace, in his final message to the people of the country in which he has served since 2011. More >>
Inspired By Mandela, UN Staff Volunteer In Their Communities
Friday, 19 July 2013, 3:50 pm | UN News
From New York to Darfur, United Nations workers honoured Nelson Mandela’s dedication to public service by volunteering at least 67 minutes of their day – one minute for each year of the iconic South African political leader’s service - to help ... More >>
UN Condemns Bahrain Bomb Attack, Urges Inclusive Dialogue
Friday, 19 July 2013, 1:35 pm | UN News
Expressing concern about the increase in violence in Bahrain, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent bomb attack at a mosque in Riffa and has reiterated his call on all parties in the country to engage in an all-inclusive dialogue to ... More >>
Relief Operation for Civilians Stranded By South Sudan Fight
Friday, 19 July 2013, 12:34 pm | UN News
United Nations agencies and their partners have mounted a response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush by fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state, after gaining access to the area earlier this week. More >>
Children Will Continue To Suffer Unless Syria Conflict Ends
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:59 am | UN News
Children will continue to suffer the consequences of the ongoing conflict in Syria unless an urgent political solution is found, a top United Nations child rights official stressed today, citing reports of the use of children as combatants, the arbitrary ... More >>
Ban Welcomes Afghan President's Approval of Key Election Law
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:55 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the presidential endorsement of a law to regulate the structure and responsibilities of Afghanistan's electoral management bodies, calling it a "key step" to towards the country's presidential and provincial ... More >>
On International Day, UN Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:46 am | UN News
The United Nations today marks Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrating the South African leader’s 95th birthday and honouring his dedication to public service, social justice and reconciliation, inspiring millions around the world. More >>
UN Allocates Extra $1.5Million for Cholera Response in Haiti
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:44 am | UN News
The United Nations emergency relief fund will allocate an additional $1.5 million to the cholera response in Haiti, at a time when cases are set to rise due to the rainy season. More >>
DR Congo: Concern at Reports of Army Mistreating Detainees
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:41 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over reports of serious mistreatment of detainees belonging to the rebel group known as M23 by the national armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). More >>
UNESCO Chief Deplores Murder of Honduran Broadcaster
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:40 am | UN News
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has condemned the recent murder of a Honduran broadcaster and called on the authorities to bring those responsible to justice. More >>
UNAIDS Urges Investigation into Death of Gay Rights Activist
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:40 am | UN News
The United Nations agency leading the response to HIV/AIDS has condemned the killing of an outspoken activist for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon, and called on the Government to thoroughly investigate ... More >>
UN Urges Europe to Help Shoulder Syrian Refugee Burden
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:38 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee chief today voiced concern about serious gaps in the protection of Syrians who are fleeing the conflict in their country and arriving in Europe, and urged a more generous and consistent approach as they seek shelter and asylum. More >>
Italy Must Help Return Of Illegally Deported Kazakhs
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:35 am | UN News
A group of independent United Nations human rights experts have called on Italian authorities to facilitate the return to Italy of Alma Shalabayeva, a Kazakh national, and her six-year-old daughter who were unlawfully deported to Kazakhstan in May. More >>
UN Deplores Impact of Syria Crisis on Palestinian Refugees
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 11:32 am | UN News
The UN agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees today expressed sorrow at the death of another of its workers in Syria, bringing the total to seven staffers who have lost their lives as a result of the conflict, which continues to inflict ... More >>
