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Burma: UNICEF Helping Cyclone-Impacted Children
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 9:13 am | United Nations
"Based on the meetings that I have been having with senior government officials here, I get the impression that they are committed to do the best that they can to address the consequences of the disaster," said Anupama Rao Singh. More >>
Continued Detention Of Aung San Suu Kyi Regretted
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 12:47 am | United Nations
In a statement, Mr. Ban said, "I regret the decision of the Government of Myanmar to extend for a sixth consecutive year the detention under house arrest of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the General Secretary of the National League for Democracy." More >>
'New Spirit Of Cooperation' In Burma - Ban Ki-Moon
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 12:46 am | United Nations
Ban Ki-moon said today that he is "much encouraged" by his discussions with Myanmar's authorities in recent days, citing increased access for international aid workers to the Ayeyarwady delta area and an agreement to open up land, sea and air routes. More >>
WFP Gets Funds Boost To Feed 750K Displaced Iraqis
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 11:20 pm | United Nations
Thanks to a $40 million funding boost from the Iraqi Govt, the UN World Food Programme will be able to feed up to 750,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) for the next six months. "The donation shows the Government's commitment to support all Iraqis." More >>
UN Regional Arm For W. Asia Meets On Financing
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 1:59 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) today kicked off its 25th session today in the Yemeni capital Sana'a, with the ministerial level participants focusing on financing for development in the region. More >>
China: WHO Provides Medical Help To Quake Victims
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 1:16 pm | United Nations
Responding to a request by the Chinese government for medical support in wake of the massive 12 May earthquake which struck the East Asian's south-west, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) is sending urgently needed supplies and support. More >>
IAEA Chief Circulates Latest Report On Iran
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 1:08 pm | United Nations
Iranian authorities have stated that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes, but some other countries contend that it is driven by military ambitions. Iran had concealed its nuclear activities for 18 years More >>
UN Centre Informs Colombian Refugees On Rights
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 9:45 am | United Nations
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has opened a new information centre at a key border crossing point to inform Colombian refugees and migrants crossing into Ecuador about their rights. More >>
Nepal's Rights Commission Has Made Great Strides
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 8:38 am | United Nations
"These developments will assist the Commission in undertaking its formidable tasks as Nepal enters a new phase in its transition towards a society that I hope will embrace human rights as the cornerstone of its new democracy," Mr. Bennett observed. More >>
African People Best Resource To Tackle Challenges
Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:08 am | United Nations
Ban Ki-Moon welcomed the recent sustained economic growth in many of the continent's countries and African efforts to "resolve its own problems" through such mechanisms as the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Panel of the Wise. More >>
'Historic' Election Of Lebanese President Welcomed
Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:06 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon voiced hope that "today's historic event leads to the revitalization of all of Lebanon's constitutional institutions. There have been 18 failed attempts to conduct a parliamentary vote for president since November 2007. More >>
Ban Ki-moon Says Burma Relief Effort A 6 Month Job
Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:05 am | United Nations
"There is good reason to hope that aid to the worst affected areas of Myanmar will increase significantly in the coming days. These needs must be funded, immediately," Mr. Ban said in his address at the start of the international pledging conference. More >>
Ban Visits China Region Hit By Massive Earthquake
Monday, 26 May 2008, 9:57 am | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today visited one of the towns in China's Sichuan province hit hardest by the recent earthquake, pledging the United Nations' support for the East Asian nation and expressing his condolences to the Chinese people. More >>
Burma: Ban Ki-Moon Calls For Smooth Aid Delivery
Monday, 26 May 2008, 9:56 am | United Nations
"The needy and the vulnerable depend on the delivery of emergency assistance," Mr. Ban said at the opening of the Don Mueang Air Hub in Bangkok. "Therefore, the channeling of aid into Myanmar should be as efficient and logistically sound as possible." More >>
$500 Million Offer To Deal With Food Crisis
Sunday, 25 May 2008, 11:50 am | United Nations
Ban Ki-Moon Hails $500 Million Offer By Saudi Arabia To Deal With Food Crisis More >>
Fund Against Killer Diseases Hails Donation
Sunday, 25 May 2008, 11:48 am | United Nations
The United Nations-backed Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria today welcomed Japan’s announcement that it will donate $560 million starting next year, which takes the Asian country’s total contribution so far to nearly $1.5 billion. More >>
Greek And Turkish Leaders Hold ‘Fruitful’ Talks
Sunday, 25 May 2008, 11:47 am | United Nations
The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have held “genuine and fruitful” talks in Nicosia under United Nations auspices, their second round of formal discussions on possible reunification this year, it was announced today. More >>
Nepal Still Faces Challenges After Election
Saturday, 24 May 2008, 11:46 am | United Nations
The political parties in Nepal will have to reach agreement on how to form a new government and then successfully draft a new constitution to give the country a chance of lasting stability and economic development, according to the United Nations™ ... More >>
Security Council Welcomes Lebanese Accord
Saturday, 24 May 2008, 11:44 am | United Nations
The Security Council has welcomed this week’s accord to resolve the long-running political stand-off in Lebanon and called for the agreement, which paves the way for a president to finally be elected and a national unity cabinet to be established, ... More >>
UNHCR Deep Concerned Over Xenophobic Attacks
Saturday, 24 May 2008, 8:31 am | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency said today that it remains "deeply concerned" over the recent xenophobic violence in South Africa, which has claimed dozens of lives and has displaced some 17,000 people, including refugees and asylum-seekers. More >>
