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Ban Appoints British Diplomat as New UN Envoy for Somalia
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:19 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Nicholas Kay, a diplomat from the United Kingdom, as his new Special Representative for Somalia, it was announced today. More >>
‘No Military Solution’ To Ongoing Darfur Crisis
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:17 am | UN News
With inter-communal clashes in Darfur having sparked recent deadly violence and security restrictions hindering the efforts of peacekeepers, the United Nations peacekeeping chief today urged the international community to press the belligerent parties to ... More >>
UN Initiative to Achieve ‘Zero Hunger’ in Asia and Pacific
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:15 am | UN News
The United Nations today launched the Zero Hunger Challenge in Asia and the Pacific, calling on governments, farmers, scientists, business, civil society and consumers to work together to end hunger in the region where the majority of the world’s ... More >>
Social Protection Measures Key in Fight against Child Labour
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:13 am | UN News
The implementation of social protection measures can play a key role in rescuing minors from occupational bondage, a new report by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has found. More >>
UN Chief: Member States Must Strengthen Democracy
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:08 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed efforts by the world’s democratic nations in working to strengthen their foundations, while calling on all global leaders to guarantee fundamental freedoms and listen to their people. More >>
UN Great Lakes Envoy Kicks Off Regional Visit in DR Congo
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:07 am | UN News
Mary Robinson, the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, began her week-long visit to the region today by meeting with the senior leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and of the United Nations ... More >>
Urgent Funding Appeal to Meet Critical Needs in DPR Korea
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:06 am | UN News
Five United Nations agencies have issued an urgent appeal for $29.4 million to meet the most critical health and nutrition needs of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the rest of this year. More >>
UN Chief Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian PM’s Convoy
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:04 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the terrorist attack earlier today in Damascus on the convoy of Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi that resulted in deaths and injuries. Mr. al-Halqi has reportedly survived the attack, which took place in the ... More >>
Syrian Refugees Straining Health Services in Region
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:56 am | UN News
The refugee crisis sparked by the conflict in Syria is increasingly straining health services in surrounding countries, while refugees are finding it harder to access the quality treatment they need, the United Nations refugee agency warns in report ... More >>
Over 30,000 Refugees Have Arrived In Yemen So Far This Year
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:44 am | UN News
The United Nations refugee agency said today it has recorded the arrival of over 30,000 refugees and migrants to Yemen this year, the majority of them Ethiopians, with the rest coming from Somalia and a small number of other African countries. More >>
Kyrgyzstan Must Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:43 am | UN News
Alcohol abuse and domestic violence, early and forced marriages and bride kidnappings are among the factors making children in Kyrgyzstan more vulnerable to sexual exploitation and forced labour, warned a United Nations independent expert at the end of her recent ... More >>
Bangladesh: Loss of Life and Injuries in Building Collapse
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:41 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his deep sadness at the loss of life and injuries caused by the collapse of a garment factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, earlier this week. More >>
Relief Operations in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Receive Boost
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:28 am | UN News
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has made available $5 million in additional funding to provide life-saving assistance to some 69,000 people displaced by the violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. More >>
UN Probe into Chemical Weapons Use in Syria
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:27 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the head of the United Nations probe of the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria to come to New York on Monday for consultations, a spokesperson for the world body said today. More >>
UN-Backed Panel on Cameroon-Nigeria Border Demarcation
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:25 am | UN News
Representatives from Cameroon and Nigeria wrapped up today their 31st meeting on demarcation of the boundary between the two countries, deciding to resume the pillar emplacement project, according to the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA). More >>
On Chernobyl Anniversary, Impact Must Never Be Forgotten
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:07 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the 27th anniversary of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history by stressing that the impact of the Chernobyl disaster must never be forgotten and calling for continued international assistance for the ... More >>
UN Envoys Urge Iraq’s Leaders to Diffuse Escalating Violence
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:06 am | UN News
The top United Nations official in Iraq today warned that the country could head towards the unknown if decisive measures are not taken immediately to stop escalating violence, following recent clashes that killed and wounded hundreds. More >>
UN Promotes Talks between Iraqi and Kurdish Officials
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:04 am | UN News
Welcoming the meeting set for Monday between the leaders of Iraq and its Kurdistan region, a senior United Nations official said he hopes the talks will help resolve outstanding issues. More >>
Football Team Of Syrian Refugees and Young Lebanese
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:59 am | UN News
In Halba, in the district of Akkar, in northern Lebanon, a football team called “Al-Nour” – “the light” in Arabic – is drawing increasing attention from the inhabitants of the region. The team was set up by Tareq Al Awaychi, a former star of the Syrian ... More >>
Benefits of Enhanced Partnership with Security Council
Friday, 26 April 2013, 2:25 pm | UN News
The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) can help the Security Council manage its increasing workload, especially when it comes to dealing with countries during the critical period once a conflict has ended, a senior official said today. More >>
