Jun 29, 2015, at 03:05 pm
New York, June 29 (IBNS) From Morocco where he is facilitating the dialogue among Libyan parties, the United Nations envoy for the North African country has stressed that the coming week should be decisive to reach an agreement on the draft political proposal he recently introduced to bring Libya's diverse stakeholders together and ensure peace and stability.
As World Heritage Committee opens session, UNESCO urges protection of sites targeted for destruction
Jun 29, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, June 29 (IBNS) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) strongly appealed for the international community to help counter the emerging threat of violent extremism and cultural cleansing, in remarks to the opening of the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee today in Bonn, Germany.
Somalia: UN official commends election of speaker of regional assembly
Jun 29, 2015, at 03:01 pm
New York, June 29 (IBNS) The United Nations envoy for Somalia commended on Sunday the completion of the establishment of the assembly of Galmudug, a region located in the center of the country.
Further militant attacks in Tunisia possible: Britain warns
Jun 28, 2015, at 10:19 pm
London, June 28 (IBNS): Britain has said that more militant attacks might take place in Tunisia in the upcoming days.
Over 300 hurt in Taiwan Formosa Water Park fire
Jun 28, 2015, at 06:40 am
Taipei, June 28 (IBNS): More than 300 people were injured in a fire that broke out at an amusement park in Taiwan's New Taipei Bali District on Saturday, media reports said.
Somalia: UN condemns Al Shabaab attack against African Union mission base
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:26 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS): United Nations officials have condemned on Friday the attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab militants against an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base.
In San Francisco, Ban celebrates 70th anniversary of UN Charter - 'compass' to a better world
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:22 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS): Bringing the idea of the United Nations to life required huge leaps of statecraft to bridge differences, declared Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday in San Francisco, ommemorating the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, which he said "symbolizes the hope and aspirations that we can bring the world as it is a little closer to the world as it should be."
Syria: UN special envoy continues consultations on ways to end an escalating conflict
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:10 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, continues his talks with the parties to the conflict in this country within the framework of the Geneva consultations, having on Thursday met with leaders of the Syrian tribes, according to a UN spokesperson.
39 transnational tourists killed in Tunisia terror attack
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:58 pm
Sousse, Tunisia, June 27 (IBNS) A gunman disguised as a tourist opened fire at a Tunisian hotel on Friday, killing 39 people of different nationalities in horrific spree of mass murder for which Islamic State claimed the responsibility.
On World Day, UN says efforts to combat illicit drugs must be linked to development
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:50 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, top United Nations officials focused on the need for alternative development for farmers who cultivate illicit crops and for leaders to address drug trafficking and drug abuse that pose as obstacles to sustainable development for the world.
UN agency welcomes European Union measures on refugee arrivals, urges more action
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:31 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) The United Nations on Friday welcomed a decision by European Union (EU) leaders to assist up to sixty thousand refugees in need of international protection but warned that much more will have to be done to address the root causes of a steadily increasing global refugee crisis.
Afghanistan: UN official expresses deep concern after report reveals children bear brunt of conflict
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) Last year saw more children killed or maimed in Afghanistan since monitoring of those statistics began in 2007, reflecting that “children are bearing the brunt of the conflict,†according to United Nations UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s latest report on children and armed conflict in that strife-torn country.
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:21 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) Strongly condemning the terrorist attacks carried out separately on Friday in Tunisia, Kuwait and France, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscored that, far from weakening the world’s resolve, the heinous incidents will only strengthen commitment to defeating all forms of terrorism.
Central African Republic's transition needs international community's support - UN expert
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:17 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) The international community must redouble its efforts to help the Central African Republic to fully realize its transition to peace, national reconciliation, reconstruction and the end of impunity, the United Nations independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said today.
Ban appeals to Burundian authorities to consider postponing elections
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:13 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) In anticipation of more arrivals, relocation efforts have been sped up over the last days. In May, UNHCR and 17 partners launched the Regional Refugee Response Plan for $207 million to protect and assist up to 200,000 Burundian refugees. Despite the deteriorating situation in Burundi, the plan has realised only 13 per cent of its target, leaving crucial services, such as water, health and sanitation, seriously underfunded.
On UN Charter Day, Ban calls for 'deeper cooperation' amid growing global challenges
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:05 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS) On June 26th, 1945, the United Nations was born from the ashes and rubble of the Second World War as delegates from fifty nations came together to sign the UN Charter – the Organization's founding document and the bedrock of global peace and development.
Terror attacks hit three countries, several killed
Jun 27, 2015, at 04:19 am
Kuwait City/Paris/Tunis, June 26 (IBNS): Terrorist attacks in three nations- France, Kuwait and Tunis- left several people dead and triggered panic across continents on Friday.
27 killed in Tunisia hotels attack
Jun 27, 2015, at 12:59 am
Tunis, June 26 (IBNS): At least 27 people were killed and several others were injured in an attack on two hotels in Tunisia on Friday.
Blast in Kuwait Shia mosque kills 8
Jun 26, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Kuwait City, June 26 (IBNS) At least eight people were killed and several others were hurt as a Shia mosque in Kuwait City after Friday prayers, media reports said.
France: One killed, several injured in suspected militant attack
Jun 26, 2015, at 09:03 pm
Lyon, June 26 (IBNS) In a suspected Islamist attack, a person has been beheaded and several others were injured in France city of Lyon, media reports said.
Jun 26, 2015, at 02:08 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) Previewing what he hopes will be the last round of United Nations-backed political talks on Libya, the UN envoy for the country said on Thursdaythe fact that all the participants in the dialogue have accepted a fourth draft proposal as the basis for a final political solution is “extremely encouraging†that agreement could be reached during discussions over the coming days.
Colombia: UN chief concerned about uptick in fighting, urges continued peace talks
Jun 26, 2015, at 02:07 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over the current upsurge in fighting in Colombia in a reversal of recent attempts to de-escalate the country’s long-standing armed conflict, the United Nations spokesperson’s office has reported.
Senior UN official urges States to ensure inviolability of schools in times of conflict
Jun 26, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) Schools and universities must remain immune to the violence wrought by global conflicts, the United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui, has affirmed as she urged Member States to commit to safeguarding places of learning from the ravages of war.
Jun 26, 2015, at 02:04 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) Amid ongoing concern about the status of thousands of immigrants living in the Dominican Republic, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Haiti, Sandra Honore, said that deportations carried out by Santo Domingo authorities should not result in statelessness of people of Haitian descent.
Security Council welcomes 'extraordinary' efforts by UN to convene Yemen consultations
Jun 26, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) The Security Council on Thursdayrecognized and welcomed the extraordinary efforts of the United Nations to convene the UN-brokered political consultations on Yemen, strongly encouraging the parties to consider the UN Special Envoy’s proposals to advance the process.
Security Council extends mandate of UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire
Jun 26, 2015, at 01:58 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) The Security Council on Thursday decided to extend the mandate of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) for another year, until 30 June 2016, as well as the authorization it provides to the French Forces in order to support the mission.
Massive damage to Nepal's healthcare services has put millions of quake survivors at risk, UN warns
Jun 26, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursdaywarned the health of the people who survived Nepal's twin earthquakes could be at risk if regular services are not urgently rebuilt and restored in a country where 80 per cent of health facilities in the 14 most affected districts are damaged.
Yemen: UN releases emergency funding for relief efforts in crisis-torn country
Jun 26, 2015, at 01:46 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) The United Nations humanitarian arm on Thursdayannounces it will provide a critical injection of emergency funding in order to accelerate relief efforts to war-trapped civilians in Yemen, the Organization has confirmed.
UN rights chief calls opening of office to monitor issues in DPR Korea a 'breakthrough'
Jun 26, 2015, at 01:41 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, on Thursdaycalled the opening in Seoul, Republic of Korea, of an office to work on human rights issues in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) a "breakthrough that would have been unthinkable only a few years ago."
Jun 26, 2015, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) On the Day of the Seafarer, the United Nations is issuing a strong call to young people to consider seafaring as a career, including with the UN maritime agency, which could offer them a chance to experience “real adventure†in a workplace that might be a hundred thousand-ton oil tanker or a cargo ship navigating the world’s oceans with beautiful landscapes and also a stimulating job in a truly hi-tech environment.