UN hails release of more than 200 child soldiers in South Sudan
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:21 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Two hundred and seven child soldiers have been released by armed groups in South Sudan, part of a series of planned discharges that should see nearly 1,000 children return home over the coming months.
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Those who committed the most serious crimes in Syria must be identified, and criminal case files must be built as the basis for prosecutions, the head of a United Nations body assisting these efforts said Wednesday.
Mediator seeks ‘relaunch’ of UN-led Syrian talks
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:12 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): A renewed United Nations-led diplomatic push is under way for a “meaningful relaunch” of intra-Syrian talks by the Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, his office has announced.
UN launches global plan to strengthen protection of internally displaced persons
Apr 19, 2018, at 02:09 pm
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): With multiple crises forcing millions of people away from their homes, United Nations agencies, Governments and partners have launched a set of measures to strengthen protection of internally displaced persons as well as find solutions to address their problems.
Syria: Four civilians killed in terrorist shelling attack on Homs northern countryside
Apr 17, 2018, at 02:18 pm
Damascus, Apr 17 (IBNS): At least four civilians were killed when terrorists attacked with shells at al-Ashrafiyeh, Akrad al-Daseniyeh and Ghawr al-Assi towns in Syria's northern countryside of Homs, media reports said on Tuesday.
Protect indigenous people’s land rights and the whole world will benefit, UN forum declares
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:52 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Protecting the land and resource rights of indigenous peoples will not only provide security for historically exploited groups but also help the global fights against climate change and biodiversity loss, said speakers on Monday at the annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Global anxiety deepens over online data and privacy protection – UN agency
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Internet users worldwide are becoming more worried about their privacy online and many question the protections offered by Internet and social media companies, a new United Nations survey has found.
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:45 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has failed to prevent the Rohingya refugee crisis, and the 15-member body must refer sexual violence and other crimes against the ethnic group to the world’s top criminal court, a Rohingya lawyer said on Monday.
Restore ex-President’s right to stand for election, UN expert committee directs Maldives
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Deciding upon complaints filed by Mohamed Nasheed, the ex-President of Maldives, a United Nations human rights expert committee has called on the Government to restore Nasheed’s right to stand for public office, including the office of the President.
UN chief, Security Council condemn deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali
Apr 16, 2018, at 02:51 pm
New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General is calling on political leaders in Mali to ensure those responsible for a deadly assault on peacekeepers serving in the north are brought to justice.
Benjamin Netanyahu expresses 'full support' to Trump's decision to conduct air strikes on Syria
Apr 16, 2018, at 03:40 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 15 (IBNS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his 'full support' to the decision taken by US President Donald Trump and several other western powers over conducting air strikes in Syria in connection with alleged use of chemical weapons in the country recently.
Security Council rejects Russian request to condemn airstrikes in Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control."
Following airstrikes, UN chief warns against escalation over Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:40 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to avoid actions which could escalate the crisis in Syria and deepen the suffering of its people.
China criticises western airstrikes on Sryria
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:33 pm
Beijing, Apr 14 (IBNS): China on Saturday slammed the joint attack conducted by the UK, USA and France on war-town Syria following the alleged chemical attack incident in the nation last week.
UN envoy tells Somali refugees in Kenya ‘things are gradually getting better’ back home
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:54 pm
new York, Apr 14 (IBNS): Meeting residents of the world’s largest camp for Somali refugees – sprawling Dadaab, located in north-eastern Kenya – the top United Nations official for Somalia expressed his solidarity with their situation and highlighted the gradual progress made in their home country.
Winnie Mandela left an ‘indelible mark on the history of the 20th century,’ says UN chief
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:51 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): “‘Mama Winnie’ – as she was affectionately known – was a towering figure in the struggle against apartheid,” said Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, during a tribute held at United Nations Headquarters in honour of the late Winfred ‘Winnie’ Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:48 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world to reflect on the suffering of those who perished, as well as survived, the Rwandan genocide, and resolve to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:44 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): While a moderate upturn in the world economy led to more development financing in 2017, a new United Nations report out Friday revealed that the vast majority of investment is still short-term oriented, putting global commitments to create sustainable economies at risk.
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:41 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday again called for the creation of an independent panel that could determine who used chemical weapons in Syria, as the absence of such a body increases the risks of a military escalation in a country already riven by “confrontations and proxy wars.”
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:37 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The first-ever international conference to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opened at the United Nations Office at Geneva on Friday amid dire warnings of a growing humanitarian crisis in the vast African country.
Conditions ‘not yet conducive’ for Rohingya refugee to return home to Myanmar – UN agency
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:29 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency and the Government of Bangladesh on Friday signed a cooperation agreement on the safe, dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, “once conditions there are conducive.”
More than 1,000 children in north-east Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:16 pm
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.
Two dies as Russian Ka-29 military helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea
Apr 13, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Moscow, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least two people died when the Ka-29 military helicopter crashed into the Baltic Sea in the Kaliningrad Region, Russian media reports said on Friday.
Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.
Sara Danius, Swedish Academy head quits Nobel panel
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:58 pm
Stockholm, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sara Danius, the head of Swedish Academy, the body responsible for awarding the prestigious Noble Prize in Literature, has stepped down from her post, over a failed handling of a sexual misconduct case, reports said.
British Cabinet agrees 'need for action' in Syria
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:40 pm
London, Apr 13 (IBNS): The British Cabinet has decided that 'action' is needed to be taken in Syria to "deter the further use of chemical weapons", Downing Street said.
Global youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN forum declares
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:07 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters but they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all, said speakers at a United Nations forum on Thursday called ‘Investing in Youth to Counter Terrorism.’
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency and its partners are set to begin a second round of an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Malakal and Wau, South Sudan, after the initial round reached more than 60,400 people in March of this year.
UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:33 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): With some 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians dying each year on the world’s roads, the United Nations took a major step to address this tragedy by launching on Thursday a trust fund to spur action that could save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents.
DPR Korea: UN says $111 million needed to provide life-saving aid, tackle malnutrition
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): The United Nations and its partners are urgently requesting $111 million in humanitarian funding to assist millions of people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including children whose growth has been stunted because they are not getting enough to eat.