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UN Deplores Rising Recruitment Of Child Soldiers
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 5:05 pm | United Nations
The UN envoy for children and armed conflict today deplored the rapid rise in the recruitment of children by armed groups in Somalia, as well as an emerging trend of girls being forced into marriage and other forms of gender-based violence. More >>
Leaders Must Bring Stability To Guinea-Bissau
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 5:01 pm | United Nations
Ban Ki-moon has urged both the civilian and military leadership in Guinea-Bissau to show commitment to achieving long-lasting stability in the African country, and to restore the rule of law by fighting impunity and curbing organized crime. More >>
Harassment Of Aid Workers In South Sudan
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:51 pm | United Nations
The United Nations top relief coordinator today urged the administration in southern Sudan to ensure the protection of aid workers, decrying cases of harassment and violence against humanitarian staff in the region. More >>
G20 Urged To Focus On Sustainable Recovery
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:47 pm | United Nations
Ban Ki-moon has written to the leaders of the G20 countries, urging them to continue their efforts to sustain economic recovery and to lay the foundations for more inclusive, resilient and green growth, a UN spokesperson told reporters today. More >>
Blue Helmet Attacked In Darfur
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:42 pm | United Nations
Unidentified assailants today shot and wounded a soldier serving in the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force in Sudan’s troubled region of Darfur, prompting the peacekeepers to return fire. More >>
Pakistan Flooding Victims Still In Urgent Need
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:39 pm | United Nations
100 days into Pakistan’s flooding crisis, UN humanitarian coordinators are drawing attention to the plight of the millions of Pakistanis who remain in urgent need of support, following the rains and floods which swept away entire communities. More >>
Climate Change Financing Challenging But Feasible
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:34 pm | United Nations
A high-level advisory group convened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on financing to help developing nations deal with climate change said that, while challenging, the goal of providing $100 billion annually in support by 2020 is feasible. More >>
Meeting Stresses Capacity-Building To Fight Terror
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:29 pm | United Nations
Information exchange and building capacity in South-East Asia were central elements in a United Nations-backed workshop on counter-terrorism which concluded today in Bali, Indonesia. More >>
Envoy Lauds Peaceful Presidential Run-Off
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:24 pm | United Nations
The UN envoy for West Africa today welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the second round of the presidential election in Guinea, saying the country’s citizens had demonstrated their commitment to democracy by participating in the poll. More >>
DPR Korea’s Nuclear Programme Still Concerning
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:19 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog today voiced concern over the nuclear programme of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), where inspectors have not been allowed access since April 2009. More >>
Progress Ahead Of Southern Sudan Referendum
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:16 pm | United Nations
Progress has been made for the start of voter registration for the Southern Sudan independence referendum scheduled for January, an election official with the UN has reported, pledging continued support to ensure that the vote passes peacefully. More >>
Western Sahara Talks Begin Amid Clashes On Ground
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:06 pm | United Nations
Parties to the dispute over Western Sahara met in New York for the start of the 3rd round of UN-backed informal talks, while clashes on the ground between Moroccan security and Saharawi protesters have resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. More >>
UN Pledges Support For Return Of Displaced People
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4:01 pm | United Nations
The UN is ready to support internally displaced persons in Sudan’s Darfur region who wish to go back to their villages of origin, but only if the returns are voluntary and the areas of return safe, the head of the humanitarian wing said today. More >>
UN Urges Authorities To Facilitate Aid Delivery
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 3:53 pm | United Nations
The UN top humanitarian official today urged the local administration in Sudan's conflict-affected region of Darfur to show stronger commitment to facilitating the delivery of aid to those in need without political or ethnic considerations. More >>
UN Official Calls For Probe Into Reported Rapes
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 3:50 pm | United Nations
A senior UN official has urged the national authorities in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to investigate reports that women were raped when large numbers were expelled from Angola and forced to return to the DRC recently. More >>
UN Polio Campaign Under Way In Afghanistan
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 3:41 pm | United Nations
A United Nations-supported national campaign to immunize an estimated 7.8 million children in Afghanistan against polio kicked off today in an effort to eradicate the contagious viral disease which causes paralysis. More >>
Ban Welcomes Dialogue Between Pristina, Belgrade
Friday, 5 November 2010, 5:27 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, voicing hope that this will help to consolidate peace, stability and reconciliation in both Kosovo and the wider region. More >>
Ban Urges Contributions To UN Peacebuilding Fund
Friday, 5 November 2010, 5:26 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for generous contributions to the United Nations peacebuilding fund, which was set up in 2006 to support efforts to augment peace and stability in countries emerging from conflict. More >>
UN Report Reveals Global Gains In Development
Friday, 5 November 2010, 5:23 pm | United Nations
The majority of developing countries have made dramatic but underestimated gains in health and education in recent decades, although inequalities within and between countries remain, according to the UN report on human development, released today. More >>
UN Calls For More Emergency Supplies For Haiti
Friday, 5 November 2010, 5:14 pm | United Nations
Emergency supplies and equipment are still needed to prepare for the fast-approaching tropical storm Tomas, which could affect up to half a million people in Haiti, the United Nations said today. More >>
