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South Darfur Clash Leaves Two NGOs Dead
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:38 am | UN News
A senior United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan warned today that the "heinous act" leading to the deaths of two non-governmental organization workers in South Darfur - an urban shoot-out between Government troops and rebels -- highlights the ... More >>
UNICEF Condemns Deadly School Attack in North-East Nigeria
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:37 am | UN News
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the recent attack on a school in north-east Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of a number of students and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. More >>
Use of Religious Rhetoric Could Exacerbate Syrian Conflict
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:36 am | UN News
The increasing use of rhetoric by political and religious leaders in the context of the Syrian crisis could exacerbate the violence in the Middle Eastern country and fuel tensions between different groups in the region, the United Nations Special ... More >>
UN Chief Saddened By Crash Landing of Plane in San Francisco
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:35 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed sadness over Saturday’s crash landing of an Asiana aircraft in San Francisco, California, sending condolences to those affected by the accident that reportedly killed two teenagers and injured scores ... More >>
Myanmar Must Accelerate Discharge Efforts for Child Soldiers
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:34 am | UN News
The United Nations has welcomed the release of 42 children by the Myanmar Armed Forces, known as the Tatmadaw, and called for accelerating the discharge of remaining children within the ranks of the army. More >>
Somalia: UN Envoy Decries Journalist’s Murder
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
The United Nations envoy in Somalia today underscored the importance of protecting journalists and defending press freedom, following the killing of a television reporter on Sunday. More >>
Addressing Inequalities Crucial To Achieve Sustainability
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
Senior United Nations officials today emphasized that the international community must tackle social and economic inequalities between regions and within countries, adding that this is crucial to achieve sustainability and avert future crises. More >>
Two Years On, Insecurity Poses Challenge for South Sudan
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:29 am | UN News
On the eve of the second anniversary of South Sudan's independence, the top United Nations envoy there today commended the progress made so far while also noting the many challenges facing the young nation such as tackling insecurity, addressing human ... More >>
Iraq: UN Welcomes Kurdish Regional Leader's Baghdad Visit
Monday, 8 July 2013, 12:22 pm | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Iraq has welcomed today's visit to Baghdad of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, and has emphasized that the trip confirms the political will of the Iraqi federal Government and the Kurdistan region to tackle outstanding issues ... More >>
DPRK: UN Human Rights Probe, Initial Discussions in Geneva
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:55 am | UN News
The United Nations panel set up to investigate human rights violations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) began its work this week in Geneva with a number of key meetings as well as discussions on the strategy, methodology and approach ... More >>
Over 8,000 Migrants Cross Mediterranean So Far This Year
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:54 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency estimates that some 8,400 migrants and asylum-seekers landed on the coasts of Italy and Malta in the first six months of this year, most of them from North Africa, having crossed the Mediterranean, one of the busiest seaways ... More >>
UN and Council of Europe to Combat Human Trafficking
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:52 am | UN News
Trafficking of children and the issue of defining trafficking topped the agenda today at a first of its kind meeting between an independent United Nations human rights expert and a group of European practitioners working to end this form of modern-day ... More >>
Concern for Civilians in Central African Republic - UN
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:51 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency said today it is extremely concerned for more than 200,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and over 20,000 refugees who have been affected by recent insecurity in the Central African Republic (CAR). More >>
Inter-Religious Cooperation to Rebuild Sierra Leone
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:50 am | UN News
Sierra Leone's religious communities have a crucial role to play in helping to overcome the legacy of war, an independent United Nations human rights expert stated today, adding that cooperation between them will be an asset in the process of rebuilding ... More >>
Syria: Civilian Protection Needed amid Fighting In Homs
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:49 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today said it is "extremely concerned" about up to 4,000 civilians who may be trapped by heavy fighting in and around the Syrian city of Homs, where a major Government offensive has been underway for more than ... More >>
EU to Temporarily Curb Oversupply of Emission Allowances
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:47 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed a move by the European Parliament to support the proposal to backload permits from the European Union's carbon market. "The vote sends a clear signal that the European Union remains committed to carbon ... More >>
Peacekeeping Chief Urges Parties in Darfur to Cease Fighting
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:46 am | UN News
Wrapping up a visit to Sudan, the top United Nations peacekeeping official has urged all parties to try and defuse the intensified conflict in Darfur which is impacting families living in the region, as well as the “blue helmets” mandated to protect ... More >>
UN Food Relief Agency Struggles With Mali’s ‘Lean Season’
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:40 am | UN News
Life is slowly returning to normal in parts of Mali, but with the thousands of people displaced and a pre-harvest lean season underway, the main priority right now for the United Nations food relief agency is to keep people from starving. More >>
Egypt: All Must Work For Peaceful Return to Civilian Rule
Monday, 8 July 2013, 10:35 am | UN News
With massive protests in Egypt reportedly sparking violent clashes across the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this evening urged the security forces to protect the protesters and called on the Egyptian people to demonstrate "exclusively ... More >>
Yemen: Humanitarian Crisis Could Impede Political Transition
Friday, 5 July 2013, 3:08 pm | UN News
As Yemen presses ahead with its transition, a United Nations humanitarian envoy in the region expressed serious concern today about the plight of millions needing urgent emergency and early recovery assistance, without which, the country's political achievements ... More >>
