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UN Chief Outlines Path To Strengthening Nuclear Safety
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 11:17 am | United Nations
The recent power plant accident in Japan, like the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago, calls for “deep reflection” on the future of nuclear energy, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, as he outlined a five-step plan to enhance nuclear safety. More >>
UN Agency Deplores Pirates’ Use Of Human Shields
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 11:12 am | United Nations
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned the use of sailors as human shields after Somali pirates continued to detain seven crew members of a recently released ship even though a ransom had been reportedly paid. More >>
Libya: UN Food Aid Arriving Via New Humanitarian Corridor
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 11:08 am | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today it has started moving food aid through a new humanitarian corridor into western Libya to reach areas heavily affected by the fighting. More >>
UN Health Team Travels To Western Côte d’Ivoire
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 10:09 am | United Nations
A team of United Nations health experts have visited western Côte d’Ivoire in an effort to identify what needs to be done to improve access to health services, which were severely disrupted by the post-election conflict. More >>
Yemen: UNICEF Sounds Warning Over Impact On Children
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 9:52 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 19 2011 - The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today urged the parties to the political unrest gripping Yemen to protect children at all costs as the number of minors killed or injured during the recent violence continues to ... More >>
Ban Presses Hungary Over Constitution And Media Law Concerns
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 11:22 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 18 2011 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended Hungary on its ‘remarkable’ transformation from communism to democracy over the past 20 years, while also voicing hope that the Government will address concerns raised about ... More >>
UN-Backed Disarmament Process For Ex-Fighters In Darfur
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 11:19 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 18 2011 - More than 1,000 former fighters from Sudan’s armed forces and Darfur’s rebel groups are laying down their arms over the next 10 days and beginning a United Nations-backed process aimed at reintegrating them into civilian ... More >>
Côte d’Ivoire: UN Rushes In Agriculture Aid As Calm Returns
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 11:16 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 18 2011 - As calm gradually returns to Côte d’Ivoire after months of post-election violence, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today that it is rushing to assist farmers as they prepare to sow their rice ... More >>
UN Agency Deplores Killings Of Journalists In Brazil, Iraq
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 11:11 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 18 2011 - The head of the United Nations agency defending press freedom today condemned the recent murders of media professionals in Brazil and Iraq, stressing that these crimes must not go unpunished. More >>
UN And Libya Agree On Humanitarian Presence In Tripoli
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 11:07 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 18 2011 - United Nations envoys visiting Libya have reached an agreement with the authorities on setting up a humanitarian presence in the capital, Tripoli, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while once again calling for an immediate ... More >>
Opium Cultivation In Afghanistan Expected To Fall, says UN
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 10:42 am | United Nations
Poppy cultivation in Afghanistan is expected to decline slightly this year despite the prevailing high prices of opium, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported today, saying that Government effort to discourage production could ... More >>
UN-Backed Accord Improves Global Flu Pandemic Preparedness
Monday, 18 April 2011, 10:11 am | United Nations
A United Nations-backed agreement reached this weekend will help ensure that influenza virus samples will be shared during a pandemic with partners who need the information to take steps to protect public health. More >>
Growing Number Of Deaths In Gulf Of Aden Sparks Alarm
Sunday, 17 April 2011, 1:13 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency today voiced alarm at the growing number of deaths in the Gulf of Aden this year, noting that just this week 16 people have drowned and another five are missing – nearly all of them Somalis fleeing strife in their ... More >>
Deep Concern At Recent Camp Deaths
Sunday, 17 April 2011, 11:35 am | United Nations
The United Nations mission in Iraq today voiced its deep concern at the recent events that led to the deaths of 34 people at a camp housing Iranian exiles, noting that it has repeatedly urged the Government to refrain from the use of force. More >>
Filling Of Security Council Seats Is For Member States
Sunday, 17 April 2011, 11:32 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says it is for United Nations Member States to decide which nations fill the non-permanent seats on the Security Council, dispelling any notion that he supports a particular candidate. More >>
UN Official Lauds Role Of Peacekeepers
Saturday, 16 April 2011, 5:27 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping department today praised the role played by blue helmets in recent months in Sudan, Haiti and Côte d’Ivoire, saying their presence made a critical difference during difficult operating circumstances. More >>
Côte d’Ivoire: UN Steps Up Humanitarian Aid
Saturday, 16 April 2011, 5:24 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 15 2011 1:10PM United Nations agencies are stepping up their efforts to ease the suffering of civilians in Côte d’Ivoire who bore the brunt of the post-election crisis that was marked by ethnic tensions, human rights violations ... More >>
War Crimes Tribunal Convicts Two Former Croatian Generals
Saturday, 16 April 2011, 5:23 pm | United Nations
Two former top Croatian generals were today "http://www.icty.org/sid/10633" >convicted and sentenced to lengthy jail terms by a United Nations war crimes tribunal over atrocities carried out against ethnic Serb civilians during a military offensive ... More >>
Secretary-General Meets With Top Officials In Czech Republic
Saturday, 16 April 2011, 5:21 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 15 2011 1:10PM The recent unrest and pro-democracy protest movements across North Africa and the Middle East topped the agenda during talks today in Prague between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior officials from the Czech Republic. More >>
Lack Of Funds Threatens UN Food Aid To Afghans
Saturday, 16 April 2011, 5:19 pm | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today it urgently needs $257 million to continue providing food and assistance to over 7 million vulnerable Afghans, most of whom are women and children. More >>
