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UN Officials in Burundi Call for Election Peace
Friday, 20 May 2005, 10:06 am | United Nations
The United Nations envoy for Burundi, Carolyn McAskie, today called on political leaders to refrain from violence or incitement to violence as Burundians move on to much-delayed elections after having approved a national constitution earlier this ... More >>
$16M Needed for 'Silent' Food Crisis in Niger
Friday, 20 May 2005, 10:05 am | United Nations
Nutritional surveys and food security data show a critical situation in vulnerable areas of Niger affected by last year's desert locust infestation and drought, the United Nations said today, appealing for just over $16 million to turn back the "silent ... More >>
Chief of Staff: UN is Under-Funded, Over-Managed
Friday, 20 May 2005, 10:03 am | United Nations
Annan's Chief of Staff Tells US House That UN is Under-funded, Over-managed More >>
S Asia Meeting on Violence Against Children
Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:58 am | United Nations
A United Nations-backed regional meeting dealing exclusively with violence against children, the first of its kind to be held in South Asia, opened today in Islamabad, Pakistan, amid calls for countries in the region to do more to prevent physical and ... More >>
UN Trains Newly Elected Palestinian Mayors
Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:56 am | United Nations
The United Nations agency for sustainable housing and urban development is training nearly two dozen newly elected Palestinian mayors in a pioneering workshop that starts on Saturday to improve their leadership and management skills, the agency said today. More >>
‘Core’ UN Staff Returning to Afghan City
Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:55 am | United Nations
With the situation “calmed” in Jalalabad after last week’s violent demonstrations and attacks on United Nations offices, the UN mission in Afghanistan today said it is sending back to the city a core group of essential international staff. More >>
UNESCO Chief Condemns Killing of Iraqi Journalists
Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:54 am | United Nations
Welcoming the news of arrests in connection with the brutal murder this week of two Iraqi journalists, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today reiterated his outrage at attacks against the media in ... More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Uzbekistan Probe
Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:53 am | United Nations
Deeply concerned by the recent violence and loss of life in Uzbekistan’s eastern city of Andijan, the top United Nations human rights official is urging that an independent investigation be conducted to look into the causes and circumstances of the incidents. More >>
Recent Events in Middle East Hopefully 'New Start'
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:25 am | United Nations
Recent Events in Middle East Hopefully 'New Start' on Road to Peace, Security Council Told More >>
West Africans Face Famine
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:23 am | United Nations
With locusts and drought having destroyed crops and stripped grazing land for six million people across West Africa, small farmers have started selling livestock cheaply and eating the seed corn they should plant during next month's expected rains, the ... More >>
Attempts to Forcibly Return Displaced in Sudan
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:21 am | United Nations
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) today expressed "deep concern" following reports, still being investigated, that Sudanese police and security forces surrounded a squatter encampment outside the capital, Khartoum, in an attempt to ... More >>
UN Moves Quickly to Coordinate Iraq Relief Efforts
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:21 am | United Nations
UN Moves Quickly to Coordinate Relief Efforts in Iraq After Recent Fighting in Al-qa'im More >>
First UN InfoTech Centre Approved for Asia-Pacific
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:19 am | United Nations
The United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) wrapped up its annual session today by approving a landmark decision to establish in the UN’s first information and communications technology training centre for the region. More >>
Donor Support Lack Threatens Refugee Food Supply
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:17 am | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the lack of donor support is threatening food supplies for more than 2 million refugees. More >>
Expert Stays in Lebanon for Election Preparation
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 10:15 am | United Nations
The chief of the United Nations team that provides technical help for elections around the world said today she would extend her stay in Lebanon for a third week to continue her work helping to prepare for the elections scheduled to be held Sunday after next. More >>
Uzbek & Kyrgyz Govts Urged To Keep Border Open
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 2:03 pm | United Nations
After a weekend of deadly violence and with ongoing tension in the Uzbek city of Andijan and the region around it, the United Nations refugee agency today called on the Governments of both Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to leave open their common boarder ... More >>
UN Officials Continue Talks In Sudan
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 2:02 pm | United Nations
Senior United Nations officials are in Sudan today continuing their talks with Government officials and opposition leaders on how the world body can best help move the troubled country towards peace. More >>
Security Council Voice Concern For Guinea-Bissau
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 2:01 pm | United Nations
Security Council members today reiterated their concern for the political situation in Guinea-Bissau, particularly for recent statements which may produce undesirable consequences for the restoration of constitutional governance and the holding of ... More >>
Indian Wheat Arrives To Feed Afghan Schoolchildren
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 2:00 pm | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed the third major food shipment from India as part of that country's pledge to donate one million tons of wheat to help feed schoolchildren in Afghanistan. More >>
Abused Exploited In Colombia’s Cities Concern UN
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 1:59 pm | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency today sounded the alarm on behalf of nearly 400 million displaced teenagers and young people under fire in cities throughout Colombia, where they are increasingly falling prey to gangs or armed militia. More >>
