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Calls for Investigation into Murder of Ugandan Journalist
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:28 am | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today urged Ugandan authorities to fully investigate the recent murder of a reporter whose body was found on the outskirts of the capital, Kampala. More >>
Designer Drugs Rise as Demand for Traditional Drugs Lowers
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:27 am | UN News
While the use of traditional drugs is largely stable, demand is soaring for untested concoctions of psychoactive substances that threaten to be more dangerous, the head of the United Nations drug and crime agency said, marking the International Day against ... More >>
Funds Needed to Control Locust Plague Threatening Madagascar
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:25 am | UN News
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today urgently appealed for $22 million to tackle the locust plague that has already infested over half of Madagascar’s cultivated land and pastures and threatens to trigger a severe food ... More >>
Nigeria:Death Penalty Moratorium Broken, Potential Execution
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:23 am | UN News
Warning that a prisoner in Nigeria is in imminent danger, an independent United Nations expert is today urging a stop to his possible execution just days after the country broke its seven year moratorium on the death penalty and apparently executed four ... More >>
Key Role of Entrepreneurs in Addressing Development Issues
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:22 am | UN News
Supporting young entrepreneurs is essential to tackling the world's most pressing challenges and launching a new era of global engagement, senior United Nations officials said today, urging Governments to foster enabling business environments to help achieve ... More >>
Libya: UN Congratulates New Head of Highest Legislative Body
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:19 am | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Libya today congratulated Nouri Ali Busahmin on his election as President of the General National Congress -- the country's highest legislative authority. More >>
All Must Help Reverse Negative Dynamic in Middle East
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 12:13 pm | UN News
With the Middle East once again suffering through “dangerous and tragic days,” a senior United Nations political official today urged the Security Council and the wider international community to maintain steadfast in support of peace and help ... More >>
UN Climate Change Body Applauds US Climate Change Strategy
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 11:13 am | UN News
President Barack Obama’s climate action plan can be a critical move forward on the path towards a new, global climate agreement, the head of the United Nations climate change body said in reaction to today’s announced strategy by the United ... More >>
Deputy UN Chief Calls for Action to End Human Trafficking
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 10:24 am | UN News
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today called on all partners – Governments, the private sector, civil society, the media, and ordinary citizens – to help fight human trafficking, stressing that ending this scourge requires ... More >>
Extreme Flooding Must Be Turning Point On Disaster Response
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 10:02 am | UN News
A United Nations senior official today stressed that this year will be a “turning point” in how governments view and respond to extreme weather events, and floods in particular, which are currently affecting several countries across the world. More >>
Syria Peace Conference Doubtful In July, Says UN-Arab League
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 10:00 am | UN News
An international conference to find a political solution to the Syria crisis is not likely to be held in July, the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the Arab League for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said today. More >>
Lower HIV Infections among Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 9:59 am | UN News
New HIV infections among children have been reduced by 50 per cent or more in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the United Nations agency spearheading the global AIDS response said today. More >>
UNICEF and Libya Sign Agreement to Improve Education System
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 9:58 am | UN News
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Libyan Government today signed an agreement that aims to improve the basic education system in the North African country. More >>
Attacks Target Dozens of Protesters in Northern Iraq
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 9:57 am | UN News
The United Nations envoy in Iraq today strongly condemned the attacks that killed and injured dozens of protesters, including two prominent Turkmen leaders, in the northern town of Tuz Khurmatu. More >>
Syrians Resort to Begging, Eating Low Quality Foods
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 9:56 am | UN News
Deteriorating living conditions have forced some Syrians to beg or, to save money, eat the same food for every meal, the United Nations emergency food assistance agency said today following interviews with families in various parts of the war-riven country. More >>
Vital Resources Needed As UN Prepares For Mission in Mali
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 9:55 am | UN News
As the United Nations prepares to take over from the African-led mission in Mali, top officials today called on Member States to contribute critical resources, including personnel and equipment, to ensure that the world body can support the country with ... More >>
Morocco:Victim-Centred Approach Needed for Human Trafficking
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 9:53 am | UN News
A United Nations independent expert today urged Morocco to put victims at the centre of its measures to combat human trafficking, citing the lack of protection and support services in the country for migrants who are particularly vulnerable to this scourge. More >>
UN Appalled By Killing of Foreigners in Northern Pakistan
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:51 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he is “appalled” by the reported killing of a group of foreigners who were on a mountain-climbing expedition in northern Pakistan, and urged the country to take measured to bring the perpetrators to justice. More >>
UN Chief Urges Intensified Efforts to Aid Ageing People
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:50 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged greater efforts to support the needs of older people, particularly in developing countries. “People around the world are living longer, healthier lives, thanks to advances in health and well-being,” he said ... More >>
Pakistan Urgently Needs Food, Nutrition Assistance
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:49 am | UN News
Following a visit to Pakistan, the head of the UN food agency today urged a renewed effort to address the food and nutrition needs of people affected by displacement, natural disasters and poverty. More >>
