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Top UN refugee official visits Russian Federation
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 8:22 pm | United Nations
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) leaves tomorrow for the Russian Federation for consultations with Government, civil society and the UN country team on the asylum system, the situation of statelessness and internal displacement. More >>
Colombia’s indigenous communities face extinction
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 8:20 pm | United Nations
A humanitarian emergency is looming among Colombia’s indigenous communities, with some threatened with extinction in the South American country’s decades-long civil conflict, as irregular armed groups encroach upon their land, even torturing and ... More >>
Somalia: Humanitarian situation must be addressed
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 8:18 pm | United Nations
The humanitarian situation in Somalia, where 2.1 million people are totally dependant on international aid, must be addressed right now, not only because of the severe drought but also because of recent progress on the political front, the United Nations ... More >>
Uganda: Better security needed, protect displaced
Monday, 3 April 2006, 7:16 pm | United Nations
Touring camps in Uganda housing internally displaced persons (IDPs) who described the fear and suffering they have endured as a result of the activities of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today ... More >>
Ton Of Cocaine Incinerated In Kenya
Monday, 3 April 2006, 10:46 am | United Nations
Some $90 million worth of cocaine went up in smoke in Nairobi, Kenya, today in a United-Nations back incineration that underlined the world body's major role in combating the global illicit drug trade. More >>
As Fréchette departs, tribute to UN’s first Deputy
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:42 pm | United Nations
As Canada’s Louise Fréchette departed the United Nations today after serving for eight years as its first Deputy Secretary-General, Kofi Annan paid tribute to her for leaving behind a more effective Organization. More >>
Iran: UN rushes assess damage after quake
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:39 pm | United Nations
The United Nations is sending an inter-agency assessment team to Iran after an overnight earthquake killed or injured hundreds and is ready provide any aid that may been needed and to mobilize international assistance, officials of the world body said ... More >>
World’s first broadband environmental TV channel
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:36 pm | United Nations
The world’s first broadband TV channel dedicated to environmental issues – called ‘green.tv’ and developed with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – is being launched today, aiming to become a “one-stop shop” of broadcast ... More >>
Chad: Forced recruitment, Sudan refugees condemned
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:34 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) today called for an end to the forced conscription of Sudanese refugees in Chad, warning that the practice is further evidence of mounting insecurity along the volatile border area. More >>
Developing countries: Be proactive on environment
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:29 pm | United Nations
A proactive, holistic approach is needed for developing countries to effectively deal with trade regulations on environmental health-related concerns, according to a report released today by a United Nations agency. More >>
Congo: Re-recruitment of child soldiers denounced
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:26 pm | United Nations
Denouncing the re-recruitment of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations officials have called for the immediate release of youngsters by the various armed groups in the faction-ridden country. More >>
Sudan’s Darfur region, DR of Congo top UN agenda
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:24 pm | United Nations
Sudan’s Darfur region, DR of Congo top agenda at Annan’s talks in New York More >>
Kenya: Ton of cocaine incinerated, UN-backed op.
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:15 pm | United Nations
Some $90 million worth of cocaine went up in smoke in Nairobi, Kenya, today in a United-Nations back incineration that underlined the world body's major role in combating the global illicit drug trade. More >>
9,000 Afghans return from Pakistan in UN programme
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:13 pm | United Nations
Nearly 9,000 Afghan refugees have gone home in the first month of the final year of the United Nations-assisted repatriation programme from Pakistan, citing jobs and shelter as key factors influencing their decision in an operation that is expected ... More >>
Turkey: Human rights effort lauded but more needed
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:11 pm | United Nations
While hailing Turkey’s rights efforts and initiatives by noting that “significant progress” has been made, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism called today for more to be done to investigate allegations of ... More >>
Liberian Charles Taylor to appear in court Monday
Saturday, 1 April 2006, 3:09 pm | United Nations
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor, currently being held in Sierra Leone on multiple charges of war crimes, will make his first appearance in court on Monday, a United Nations spokesperson said today. More >>
Former Pres. Charles Taylor arrives at UN Court
Thursday, 30 March 2006, 7:16 pm | United Nations
A United Nations helicopter transporting former Liberian President Charles Taylor, who has been indicted for war crimes, arrived today in Sierra Leone, where he is now being held by the UN-backed court for the country. More >>
Calls on Iran to suspend enrichment activities
Thursday, 30 March 2006, 7:14 pm | United Nations
Expressing serious concern that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is unable to conclude that there are no undeclared nuclear materials or activities in Iran, the United Nations Security Council today called upon that country to re-establish ... More >>
Starting talks, tribunal for Hariri assassination
Thursday, 30 March 2006, 7:11 pm | United Nations
The creation of a tribunal to try those responsible for last year’s assassination of Lebanon’s Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and others took a step forward today as the Security Council unanimously voted to ask Secretary-General Kofi Annan to consult ... More >>
More women needed in global peacekeeping
Thursday, 30 March 2006, 7:07 pm | United Nations
Describing the current low numbers of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations as “disheartening,” a United Nations-backed conference called today for their number to be doubled every year for the next few years, saying this would not only improve ... More >>
