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Mexican Reporter Scoops UN Press Freedom Prize

Thursday, 10 April 2008, 9:51 am | United Nations

A Mexican reporter who has been a target of death threats, sabotage and police harassment because of her work uncovering prostitution and child pornography networks was today designated the laureate of a press freedom prize by UNESCO. More >>

Serbian Security Figure Fit To Stand Trial - UN

Thursday, 10 April 2008, 9:49 am | United Nations

The delayed war crimes trial of two former high-level officials with the Serbian secret service will start on Monday after the UN tribunal set up to deal with the worst crimes committed during the Balkan conflicts is now fit to stand trial. More >>

UN: Bangladeshi Women Receive Fistula Surgery

Thursday, 10 April 2008, 9:48 am | United Nations

The UN Population Fund has helped 29 Bangladeshi women suffering from obstetric fistula, a debilitating injury resulting from giving birth, to undergo successful repair surgery as part of a marathon training session for medical staff from four Asian countries. More >>

UN Management Reform: Members Backing Sought

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:06 am | United Nations

Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States to support proposals to further strengthen the UN, particularly in the areas of procurement, accountability and human resources, as the General Assembly began a two-day debate on management reform. More >>

Humanitarian Crises, Aid Can Now Be 'Googled'

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:05 am | United Nations

Computer users can now zoom down into displacement camps in Darfur, Chad, Iraq, Colombia and elsewhere on Earth in a new on-line programme unveiled today by Internet search giant Google and the United Nations refugee agency. More >>

Nepal Election Preparations 'In Good Order' - UN

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:04 am | United Nations

The preparations for Thursday's Constituent Assembly polls in Nepal are in good order, despite some serious acts of violence and violations of human rights during the election campaign, according to the top United Nations official there. More >>

Haiti Faces 'Opportunity' But Progress Fragile

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:03 am | United Nations

Haiti is facing a time of exceptional opportunity to escape the destructive cycles of the past, with real and significant gains on security, the economy and institution-building, but this progress remains extraordinarily fragile and could swiftly be reversed. More >>

In Chad, UN Mission Starts Training Local Police

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:03 am | United Nations

The United Nations mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) is launching a programme tomorrow to train 77 Chadian police and gendarmerie commanders in law and order and respect for human rights. More >>

Colombia, UNHCR Protect Land Rights Of Displaced

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:02 am | United Nations

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Colombian Government are signing an agreement today to protect the property rights of the South American country's vast population of internally displaced persons (IDPs). More >>

More Money Needed To Help Displaced In Georgia

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:02 am | United Nations

United Nations refugee officials are calling for more humanitarian and development funding in Georgia to help support an estimated 200,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees living in the Caucasus country. More >>

UNHCR: Concern Over China's Deportation Of Refugee

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:01 am | United Nations

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed its concern over China's deportation of a 17-year-old male refugee from Pakistan who was returned to his country of origin after being taken from his home in Beijing last week. More >>

Sri Lanka: UN Appeals For Protection Of Civilians

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:00 am | United Nations

The United Nations has urged all parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka to do everything they can to protect civilians, after a suicide attack this weekend in the capital, Colombo, claimed the lives of 15 people. More >>

UN Refugee Agency Vehicle Ambushed In Somalia

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:00 am | United Nations

Two staff members of the United Nations refugee agency narrowly escaped with their lives when their vehicle was ambushed in the north-eastern Somali region of Puntland over the weekend. Police accompanying the vehicle arrested four suspects. More >>

Gulf Plays Vital Role In Global Relief Efforts

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 9:58 am | United Nations

The top United Nations humanitarian official has lauded the contributions of Persian Gulf countries to relief efforts around the world, and called for boosting ties between them and the world body to better meet today's growing challenges. More >>

Nepal's Leaders Must Ensure Polls Are Free, Fair

Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 9:24 am | United Nations

"... Ensure that voters can freely exercise their democratic right in a secret ballot, without fear of violence, intimidation or manipulation. So much hinges on the success of the election, and the acceptance by all of the will of the people." More >>