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Release Of Colleague Abducted In Pakistan
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:28 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 7 2009 1:10PM The United Nations refugee chief and his staff around the world have welcomed the safe release of colleague John Solecki, who was freed over the weekend in Pakistan after two months in captivity. More >>
UN Joins Forces With World’s Parliaments
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:25 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 7 2009 1:10PM The United Nations today launched a manual for parliamentarians across the world aimed at helping lawmakers end the global scourge of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. More >>
Somali Boat Tragedy Off The Coast Of Yemen
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:23 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 7 2009 11:10AM Some 30 Somalis escaping across the Gulf of Aden are feared dead after one boat capsized and another hit rough seas this weekend in two separate smuggling incidents, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ... More >>
Sri Lanka: “Humanitarian Pause” To Save Civilians
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:22 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 7 2009 10:10AM The United Nations advocate for displaced persons today called for urgent measures to save civilians trapped in a tiny pocket of northern Sri Lanka by fighting between the Government and Tamil rebels. More >>
Rwandan Dead Must Be Honoured By Ending Genocide
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:21 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 7 2009 9:10AM Marking the 15th anniversary of the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asserted that preventing genocide was the most important collective response to the tragedy. More >>
Ban Regrets DPR Korea Launch, Calls For Dialogue
Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:55 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 5 2009 2:10AM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed his regret that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has, against strong international appeals, proceeded with its planned launch, urging the resumption of diplomatic talks. More >>
Aid To Myanmar Not Enough To Meet Existing Needs
Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:47 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 3 2009 1:10PM The level of humanitarian assistance that is currently being provided in Myanmar is much lower than the actual needs of the people, a senior United Nations relief official said today at a donors meeting in Yangon, calling ... More >>
UN Rights Concerns From Rwanda To Sweden
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:48 am | United Nations
A group of independent United Nations experts today expressed concern over the judicial system in Rwanda, the terms of Australia’s Anti-Terrorist Act and violence against women in Sweden, after reviewing the state of civil and political rights in the three ... More >>
UN Envoy Urges Continued Support For Timor-Leste
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:42 am | United Nations
New York, Apr 3 2009 5:10PM The top United Nations envoy to Timor-Leste today called for sustained international support as the country seeks to move from post-conflict recovery towards long-term development. More >>
Protection Imperative For People Of Gaza
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:39 am | United Nations
Upholding the rule of law and protection are essential to prevent further civilian deaths in the wake of the recent hostilities in Gaza, a senior United Nations official said today. More >>
Ban Meets In Paris With UN’s Top Leadership
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:36 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Paris today, leading a retreat with the chiefs of United Nations specialized agencies, and meeting with various leaders. More >>
UN Agency Receives Major Cash Injection
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:33 am | United Nations
As most businesses and organizations tighten their financial belts in these times of economic turmoil, the head of the United Nations agency tasked with ensuring adequate shelter for all today praised its oversight board for approving a record-breaking ... More >>
UN Welcomes Russian, US Nuclear Commitments
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:57 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the commitments made by the leaders of Russia and the United States to accomplish nuclear disarmament and intensify nuclear non-proliferation efforts. More >>
Ban ‘Deeply Distressed’ At Plight In N Srik Lanka
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:55 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 3 2009 2:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated the need to protect civilians trapped in the area of conflict between the Government and Tamil rebels in northern Sri Lanka, voicing concern at reports of heavy casualties, restrictions ... More >>
Aid To Myanmar Not Enough To Meet Existing Needs
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:51 pm | United Nations
The level of humanitarian assistance that is currently being provided in Myanmar is much lower than the actual needs of the people, a senior United Nations relief official said today at a donors meeting in Yangon, calling for increased support ... More >>
UN Asks Thailand For Clarification Of BBC Guide
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:50 pm | United Nations
New York, Apr 3 2009 1:10PM The United Nations refugee agency is asking the Thai Government for clarification regarding allegations that a Lao Hmong man, who served as a guide for BBC journalists in Laos’ jungles, was mistreated in a camp in northern ... More >>
Martial Arts Actor To Be Goodwill Ambassador
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:47 pm | United Nations
Martial arts expert and international film star Jet Li was named today as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), which has lauded his efforts on global disaster relief and support for the well-being of young people. More >>
UN Rights Probe Into Gaza Conflict
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:44 pm | United Nations
The former chief prosecutor of two United Nations criminal tribunals, Richard J. Goldstone, will lead an investigation into violations of human rights and international law during the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip, the Human Rights Council announced ... More >>
Experts Hail Australian Endorsement Of Declaration
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:42 pm | United Nations
Three United Nations experts today welcomed Australia’s endorsement of the United Nations landmark declaration outlining the rights of the world’s estimated 370 million indigenous people and outlawing discrimination against them. More >>
UN Concern Over Forcible Return Of Asylum Seekers
Saturday, 4 April 2009, 2:38 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency today expressed its concern over the increasing trend by Kenyan authorities to forcibly Somali asylum seekers back to their war-torn nation. More >>
