Armed robbery of UN-partner compound in South Sudan condemned by relief official
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:38 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations relief official in South Sudan on Monday strongly condemned the armed robbery in Juba of the compound of a UN-partner organization called Nile Hope.
Cambodia: Political crackdown reaching a dangerous tipping point warns UN expert
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:35 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing deep concern about the breakdown in the dialogue between Cambodia's main political parties, a United Nations expert on Monday warned that any intensification of the current events could bring the country to a “dangerous tipping points,†especially regrading the human rights of the Cambodian people.
Mali: UN Police help Mali Government probe of deadly terrorist attack
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations police are providing Mali with support and technical expertise in the investigation of Friday’s deadly terrorist attack on the Radisson hotel in Bamako, the West African country’s capital.
Floods damaged supply routes, infrastructure in Somalia: UN relief wing
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The floods caused by recent heavy rainfalls in South Central Somalia have led to an interruption of humanitarian aid delivery, an escalation of local commodity prices, and an epidemic in water-borne diseases, the United Nations relief wing has warned in the latest situation update on the country.
Ban appoints veteran British political adviser to head UN mission in Somalia
Nov 24, 2015, at 02:22 pm
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the appointment of Michael Keating of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries
Nov 23, 2015, at 02:06 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid 'grave global threats' looming large, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for stronger partnerships between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UN to achieve sustainable development, tackle climate change and eradicate violation of human rights.
Following bomb threat, Turkish Airlines Flight diverts to Canada
Nov 22, 2015, at 08:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Turkish Airlines flight from New York City to Istanbul was on Sunday diverted and landed in Canada after it received a bomb threat, reports said.
Ban commends Bosnia and Herzegovina on peace and stability on twentieth Dayton Accords anniversary
Nov 22, 2015, at 03:23 pm
New York, Nov 22 (IBNS) On the twentieth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the most devastating conflict in Europe since the Second World War, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday congratulated the people and Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the consolidation of peace and political stability, as well as on the socio-economic progress achieved during the past twenty years.
China condemns loss of lives in Mali hotel attack
Nov 22, 2015, at 03:11 am
Beijing, Nov 21 (IBNS): China on Saturday condemned the attack by militants on a hotel in Mali which killed several people including three Chinese nationals.
After Paris attack, Brussels under high terror alert
Nov 21, 2015, at 11:28 pm
Brussels, Nov 21 (IBNS): Belgium's capital Brussels has been declared high on alert on Saturday as the government warned of a threat that would be a repeat of Paris-style attacks, reports said.
UN chief condemns terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:51 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Thursday's terror attacks in Israel and the occupied West Bank that killed five people, including three Israelis, a Palestinian and an American.
Mali: UN condemns 'horrific' terrorist attack on hotel in Bamako
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:48 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Condemning the "horrific" terrorist attack at the Radisson hotel in Bamako which killed an unknown number of civilians and injured many more, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has noted that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been assisting the authorities in the handling of this crisis.
European border restrictions endanger refugees especially children: UN agencies
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:46 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): European restrictions on refugees and migrant movements after last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, including national profiling, are endangering many, especially children, as the bite of winter takes hold, United Nations agencies warned on Friday, calling on Governments to provide more reception centres and decent accommodation.
Ban establishes panel to broaden access to quality medicines at affordable costs
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the establishment of 15-member High-Level Panel on health technology innovation and access, in an effort to escalate investments in research and development for diseases where financial returns are not guaranteed.
Northern Ireland faces urgent challenges nearly 20 years after peace accord: UN expert
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:42 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While much has been achieved in Northern Ireland in the nearly 20 years since a peace accord ended decades of fighting between British forces and the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the different communities, urgent issues persist, according to a United Nations expert on transitional justice.
Ban outlines role for Security Council in strengthening peace operations
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:41 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With the complex demands of today's conflicts putting "enormous burdens on our peace and security tools," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday highlighted key areas where the United Nations Security Council could help, namely through political engagement; better design and implementation of UN peace operation mandated; and reinvigorated partnerships.
Universal Children's Day: UN says world remains unfair place for children
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:38 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking Universal Children's Day, the United Nations on Friday highlighted that the world remains a "deeply unfair" place for the poorest and most disadvantaged children despite major advances since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 26 years ago today.
Ban warns of misplaced suspicions of Muslim refugees, migrants after terror attacks
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:37 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As last week's terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut continue to reverberate round the world with calls to restrict refugee and migrant movement in the name of security, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday warned against "misplaced suspicions" about refugees and migrants, especially Muslims, who can help fight violent extremism.
UN agency and partners distribute food to 7,000 vulnerable people in Ukraine
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:33 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the start of food distribution to about 7,000 hospital patients and school children in conflict-affected areas in eastern Ukraine.
COP21 must be turning point to a low-emission, climate-resilient future: UN official
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:31 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations climate change conference, widely known asCOP21 must be the turning point towards a low-emission, climate-resilient future, the top UN official dealing with climate issues said on Friday just days before the start of the international gathering in Paris, France.
UN rights office concerned about Thailand’s deportation of Chinese activists
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Voicing strong concern over the deportation of two Chinese activists by the Thai Government and their risk of being tortured and ill-treated by the authorities once sent back to China, the United Nations on Friday urged Thailand to stop deporting individuals while calling on China to ensure its human rights obligation to those extradited.
Security Council calls for eradicating ISIL safe havens in Syria and Iraq
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:27 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Friday evening called on all countries that can do so to take the war on terrorism to Islamic State-controlled territory in Syria and Iraq and destroy its safe haven, warning that the group intends to mount further terror attacks like those that devastated Paris and Beirut last week.
Security Council calls for eradicating ISIL safe havens in Syria and Iraq
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:27 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Friday evening called on all countries that can do so to take the war on terrorism to Islamic State-controlled territory in Syria and Iraq and destroy its safe haven, warning that the group intends to mount further terror attacks like those that devastated Paris and Beirut last week.
Mali hotel attack leaves 27 killed, no more hostages held
Nov 21, 2015, at 04:59 am
Bamako, Nov 20 (IBNS): In a shocking act of terror, gunmen on Friday stormed into a luxury hotel in Mali's capital Bamako and claimed at least 27 lives after taking over 100 people as hostage, media reports said.
Mali hotel attack: 18 killed, no more hostages held
Nov 21, 2015, at 03:32 am
Bamako, Nov 20 (IBNS): At least eighteen people have lost their lives after gunmen stormed into a luxury hotel in Mali capital Bamako on Friday and took over 100 people as hostage, media reports said.
Nov 20, 2015, at 09:27 pm
Bamako, Nov 20 (IBNS) Gunmen stormed into a hotel in Mali capital Bamako on Friday, media reports said.
Islamic State threatens to blow up White House
Nov 20, 2015, at 07:15 pm
Washington, Nov 20 (IBNS) The Islamic State group in a new video released on Thursday threatened to blow up the White House and launch more attacks in Paris, media reports said.
Israel spy Jonathan Pollard to be freed by the US
Nov 20, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Washington, Nov 20 (IBNS) Israel spy Jonathan Pollard, an American convicted in America for selling classified information will finally be released on parole, the BBC reported.
Kenya: 50 km traffic congestion disrupts normal life
Nov 20, 2015, at 06:43 pm
Nairobi, Nov 20 (IBNS) Kenyan commuters travelling through the Nairobi-Mombasa highway found themselves trapped in a bizarre 50 km long traffic congestion that prevented movements of vehicles for over 48 hours, according to reports by the BBC.
UNESCO hails philosophy as force for individual and collective emancipation
Nov 20, 2015, at 04:14 pm
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking World Philosophy Day, the head of the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has stressed that sustainability calls for new ways of thinking about ourselves and the planet and as such, "philosophy and all the humanities will be essential."