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Libya: UN Encouraged by Government's Tackling Rights Abuses
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:59 pm | UN News
A three-member panel tasked by the United Nations with probing human rights violations committed during the Libyan conflict said today it is encouraged by the Government’s commitment and initial steps taken to address the abuses that occurred. More >>
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission in Burundi
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:58 pm | UN News
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Burundi, stressing that the country must continue to make progress on protecting human rights, fighting corruption, reforming its security sector and boosting economic ... More >>
China: UN Concerned at Jail Term for Human Rights Lawyer
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:43 pm | UN News
The United Nations human rights office expressed concern today at reports that a Chinese court has replaced the period of probation given to a human rights lawyer with a three-year prison sentence, saying the move is indicative of a trend of secret ... More >>
UN: Syria Must Implement Arab League Plan to End Violence
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:41 pm | UN News
United Nations Member States today called on Syrian authorities to immediately implement the plan of action proposed by the League of Arab States to resolve the crisis that has engulfed the country since a public uprising began near the start of the year. More >>
General Assembly Concerned at Iranian Human Rights Record
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:40 pm | UN News
United Nations Member States today expressed deep concern at reports of human rights violations in Iran, including torture, the use of cruel punishments such as flogging and amputations and “pervasive gender inequality and violence against women,” ... More >>
Philippines: UN Officials Mourn Victims Of Storm Tragedy
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 10:26 am | UN News
United Nations officials today sent their sympathies to the people of the Philippines after a tropical storm slammed the south of the country at the weekend, causing devastating floods that left more than 500 people dead and hundreds of others missing. Secretary-General ... More >>
UN Welcomes New Measure To Stop Violence Against Children
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 2:05 pm | UN News
New York, Dec 19 2011 6:10PM A United Nations envoy dealing with children’s rights today hailed the decision of Member States to adopt a new protocol aimed at protecting children from abuse and violence. More >>
Austerity Measures Driving Global Economy Towards Recession
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 2:02 pm | UN News
New York, Dec 19 2011 7:10PM Fiscal austerity policies being implemented by countries are driving the global economy towards a recession, the United Nations trade and development body warned today, stressing that greater attention should be paid to ... More >>
DPR Korea: UN States Voice Alarm At Human Rights Situation
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 2:00 pm | UN News
New York, Dec 19 2011 7:10PM United Nations Member States today expressed deep concern at both persistent reports of “systematic, widespread and grave” human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the precarious ... More >>
UN Expert Urges Broader Freedom Of Expression In Israel
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:57 pm | UN News
An independent United Nations human rights expert has urged authorities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory to lift restrictions to freedom of expression, stressing that these are curbing minority views and dissenting opinions, and preventing ... More >>
Security Council Praises Role Of UN Promoting Stability
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:55 pm | UN News
New York, Dec 19 2011 7:10PM The Security Council today voiced its appreciation of efforts by the United Nations regional centre for preventive diplomacy in Central Asia, particularly its focus on trans-boundary threats to stability, the management ... More >>
Turkey Can Play Vital Role In Humanitarian Affairs – UN
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:43 pm | UN News
Turkey’s role in humanitarian affairs is rapidly growing and has become vital for the international community, the United Nations relief chief said today, calling for stronger partnerships between the country and international organizations to ... More >>
Darfur: UN-Backed Body Meeting On Implementing Peace Pact
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:35 pm | UN News
A commission central to the implementation of a peace agreement between the Sudanese Government and one of the rebel movements in Darfur has held its inaugural meeting, chaired by the head of the joint UN-African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission, Ibrahim ... More >>
UN Key as Challenges of Afghan Transition Debated
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:42 am | UN News
The United Nations peacekeeping chief today reaffirmed the world body’s unwavering commitment to stand by Afghanistan, adding that it is examining how it can best assist the country as it proceeds with the transfer of security responsibilities and takes ... More >>
Secretary-General Voices Sympathy to Citizens of DPR Korea
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:40 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon extended his sympathy today to the mourning citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) upon learning of the passing of their leader, Kim Jong-il, who died on Saturday. In a statement released by his ... More >>
Ban Applauds Growing Cooperation Among Developing Nations
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:36 am | UN News
New York, Dec 19 2011 1:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today celebrated the increasing role of South-South cooperation in furthering equality between countries while also encouraging emerging economies “to step up their engagement and become greater ... More >>
Somalia: UN And Partners Urge Leaders To End Stand-Off
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:18 am | UN News
New York, Dec 19 2011 1:10PM A joint delegation of the United Nations, the African Union and a regional organization has urged Somalia’s transitional institutions to quickly resolve a political stand-off triggered by last week’s passing by Parliament ... More >>
UNICEF Welcomes Israel’s Release Of Child Detainees
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:13 am | UN News
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) welcomed the release of 55 Palestinian child detainees by Israel yesterday as part of a prisoner swap deal struck two months ago, and said it looked forward to more advancements on this issue. “We welcome ... More >>
Egypt: UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Brutality
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:11 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights chief today strongly condemned what she described as the “brutal suppression” of demonstrations by the military and security forces in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, saying the violence reportedly left at least 11 people ... More >>
Rwanda: Tribunal Reaffirms Decision To Refer Pastor’s Case
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 10:57 am | UN News
The United Nations tribunal trying suspects connected to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda has dismissed an appeal by a former pastor accused of inciting attacks against Tutsi civilians, reaffirming its decision to refer him for trial in the national court ... More >>
