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UN Envoy Gambari To Return To Burma Next Month
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 6:02 pm | United Nations
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Special Adviser to Myanmar is to return to the country next month, after receiving a letter of invitation from the South-East Asian nation's authorities, it was announced today. More >>
Hope That Truth Panel's Report Will Foster Justice
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 6:01 pm | United Nations
Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the commitment made by the Presidents of Indonesia and Timor-Leste to follow up on the final report of the panel set up to look into the violence that accompanied the latter's bloody struggle for independence in 1999. More >>
Innovative UN Campaign Earns Top Cannes Award
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 6:01 pm | United Nations
"United Nations Voices," which was designed pro bono for the UN Information Centre in Canberra by Saatchi & Saatchi, Australia, was awarded a Bronze Lion in the 2008 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, held in France last month. More >>
Indonesia/East Timor: CTF Final Report Submitted
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 9:48 am | United Nations
The Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has taken note of the submission of the final report of the Commission of Truth and Friendship to the Presidents of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, and the subsequent joint statement issued by the two Governments. More >>
Trade & Globalization Boost Prosperity & Stability
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 8:23 am | United Nations
Trade and globalization have had the double effect of enhancing prosperity for hundreds of millions of people and stepping up stability among nations. Countries have gained from specialization and economies of scale to boost efficiency thanks to trade. More >>
Italy: Discrimination Against Roma Worries Experts
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 8:16 am | United Nations
"By explicitly associating the Roma to criminality, and by calling for the immediate dismantling of Roma camps in the country, these officials have created an overall environment of hostility, antagonism and stigmatization of the Roma community." More >>
Somalia: Grave Concern As More Aid Workers Killed
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 8:15 am | United Nations
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia expressed grave concern at the rapidly deteriorating security situation after two Somali aid workers were killed on Friday, while WFP reported one of its transport agents was shot dead More >>
Ban Ki-moon & Angela Merkel Hold Talks In Berlin
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 8:13 am | United Nations
Ban Ki-moon began a 2-day visit to Germany by meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel. They discussed Sudan, Afghanistan, Middle East, Georgia/Abkhazia, Kosovo & Iran's nuclear programme. Ban also met with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. More >>
Solar Energy Viable Option For East Timor, Says UN
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 7:31 am | United Nations
The solar project, just one of many initiatives carried out by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affair (UNDESA) in the tiny South East Asian nation, aimed to help rural communities harness the potential of this alternative energy source. More >>
Iraq: UN Welcomes Launch Of 500+ Voter Centres
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 7:30 am | United Nations
"The centres provide an opportunity for all Iraqis to verify and update their details so that they are registered to vote in elections," the mission said in a press released issued in Baghdad, commending the IHEC, a nine-member independent electoral authority. More >>
Panama's Rural Poor To Benefit From IFAD Project
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 7:29 am | United Nations
The project targets the five poorest districts of Veraguas Province in central Panama and those whose annual income is less than $953. It will focus on promoting new income-generating activities & identifying new national and international markets to sell produce. More >>
Ivory Coast: Ban Lauds Commitment To Peace Pact
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 4:10 pm | United Nations
Côte d'Ivoire's political leaders are to be commended for their commitment to a peace agreement reached last year, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, calling on the sides to continue their efforts to cement the pact. More >>
Madagascar Combats Rift Valley Fever Outbreak
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 4:09 pm | United Nations
After an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Madagascar that has already caused 20 human deaths as well as affecting livestock, two United Nations agencies have stepped in to help treat and control the disease. More >>
Ban Applauds Progress On Small Arms Trade Control
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 4:08 pm | United Nations
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that states have made considerable progress in combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, but cautioned that many challenges still remain. More >>
UN Awaits Clarification On Nepalese Peace Process
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 11:08 am | United Nations
While Nepal's interim Govt has requested that the UN continue its presence there - albeit in a smaller form - to help the South Asian nation consolidate its hard-won peace, the world body is seeking clarification on the scope of any future support. More >>
Ban Welcomes Potential Of New Mediterranean Union
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 7:36 am | United Nations
"I believe this far-reaching multilateral initiative can work to address the complex trans-border issues the region faces, and provide a framework for the pooling of resources and the development of collective action," said the UN Secretary-General. More >>
Taylor Trial Is A 'Model For International Justice
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 7:34 am | United Nations
The Chief Prosecutor of the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, which is trying former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes and crimes against humanity, says many commentators refer to the court as a model for international justice. More >>
Nepal: 5th Amendment Passes, Clears Way For Govt
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 7:00 am | United Nations
Nepal's Constituent Assembly has passed the Fifth Amendment Bill presented to amend the Interim Constitution, paving the way for the election of President, Prime Minister & CA Chairperson by a simple majority, bringing formation of a new government closer. More >>
UNAMA Press Conference, With Dr. Ramesh Penumaka
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 6:54 am | United Nations
Our guest speaker today is Dr. Ramesh Penumaka, Country Representative for UNFPA, on the work of UNFPA in Afghanistan, particularly focusing on the theme of this year's World Population Day - 'Maternal Health: it's a right, let's make it real'. More >>
Peacekeeping Ops Will Continue Throughout Darfur
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 6:47 am | United Nations
The joint African Union - UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur has vowed to maintain its operations in the region and continue implementing its mandate, as non-essential staff prepared to relocate due to the recent deteriorating security situation. More >>
