UN human rights chief urges repeal of repressive NGO law in Egypt
Jun 02, 2017, at 01:12 pm
New York, June 2(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday urged Egyptian officials to repeal a new law on non-governmental organizations, saying that it “further tightens the noose†around NGOs trying to hold the Government to account for human rights obligations.
China trying to prevent Muslims from fasting, says WUC
Jun 01, 2017, at 11:35 pm
Beijing, Jun 1 (IBNS): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), a Munich-based umbrella organisation promoting rights of the Uyghur people, has alleged that China is trying to prevent Muslims of Xinjiang province from keeping fast in the holy month of Ramadan, reports said.
Friendly fire kills at least 10 soldiers in Philippines
Jun 01, 2017, at 03:27 pm
Manila, Jun 1 (IBNS): A government authorised air strike gunned down at least 10 soldiers and injured eight others in Philippines, reports said.
Slovak Foreign Minister elected as President of 72nd session of the General Assembly
Jun 01, 2017, at 10:36 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected by acclamation Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcák of Slovakia as President of its upcoming 72nd session.
‘Warning signs are flashing’ in crisis-torn Central African Republic, warns senior UN official
Jun 01, 2017, at 10:34 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Despite “vast improvement†in security in parts of the Central African Republic (CAR), there are still deep tensions and some fear of a sudden relapse, a top United Nations human rights official said while visiting the strife-torn country.
Act before time runs out, urges UNICEF, as Yemen grapples with ‘unprecedented’ cholera outbreak
Jun 01, 2017, at 10:33 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Amid an “unprecedented†increase in suspected cholera cases in war-torn Yemen – where medical facilities are teetering on the edge of collapse – the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stepped up its response but warned that time may be “running out.â€
Key trends for infrastructure development and industrialization in spotlight at special UN meeting
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:44 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) told the body’s special meeting on Wednesday that infrastructure, industrialization and innovation are essential in global efforts to eradicate poverty as they enable growth and sustainable development.
Constrains on movement in occupied territory at root of Palestinian hardship – UN report
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:43 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Israeli constraints on movement and economics, along with the blockade on the Gaza Strip and internal political strife, are at the root of Palestinian suffering in the occupied territory, according to two separate United Nations reports released as the Israeli occupation enters its fiftieth year.
UN Standing Police Capacity: 10 years of rapid assistance to peace operations
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:39 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Ten years on, the United Nations Standing Police Capacity (SPC) continues to bolster peacekeeping operations by providing immediate start-up capability and strengthening police components with timely support, advice and assistance.
May 31, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Though there are significantly fewer reports of violence in some parts of Syria, the consequences of the conflict continue to devastate lives, the top United Nations relief official said on Tuesday, calling for ending attacks and obstacles that prevent humanitarian workers from reaching the hundreds of thousands of civilians still trapped in the war-torn country.
UN atomic energy agency looks to boost ongoing contribution to sustainable development
May 31, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Nuclear science and technology are essential in helping countries address the twin challenges of ensuring reliable energy supplies while curbing greenhouse gas emissions, the head of the United Nations atomic agency told some 1200 participants at the opening of an international conference on Tuesday in Vienna.
May 31, 2017, at 01:25 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Highlighting the seriousness of the impact of climate change on the planet and its inhabitants, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for sustained action to meet the global challenge and to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for all.
‘We are not close’ to urgently needed peace deal in Yemen, UN envoy tells Security Council
May 31, 2017, at 01:23 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Yemen on Tuesday stressed an urgent need for a peace agreement by the warring sides in the country, but confessed that “we are not close†to such an accord due to the failure of the key parties to compromise.
May 31, 2017, at 01:22 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): To contain the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided technical support to 145 volunteers of the Congolese Red Cross and community health workers to deliver lifesaving information to local populations in remote areas along the Central African Republic border.
FEATURE: ‘Grandpa Oyster’ offers example of sustainable ocean business
May 31, 2017, at 01:21 pm
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Shigeatsu Hatakeyama’s oyster farm was completely destroyed by the deadly tsunami that hit north-east Japan in March 2011.
Libya: UN ramps up cooperation to help hundreds of thousands of desperate refugees and migrants
May 31, 2017, at 06:27 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies on Tuesday pledged to join forces and “go the extra mile†by expanding operations in Libya and enhancing their support to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and Libyans affected by the ongoing conflict.
Perpetrators of attack in Baghdad during Ramadan must be held accountable – UN chief
May 31, 2017, at 06:26 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Condemning “in the strongest terms†recent terrorist attacks in Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday underscored the need to swiftly apprehend and prosecute its perpetrators.
Tobacco’s killer toxins also wreak havoc on the environment, UN health agency warns
May 31, 2017, at 06:25 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Stamping out tobacco use can save millions of lives and combat poverty, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday and spotlighted for the first time the ways in which tobacco affects human well-being from an environmental perspective – caused by production, distribution and waste.
Recent tragedies at sea highlight urgency for safe pathways to Europe – UN refugee agency
May 31, 2017, at 06:24 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of more than 1,700 people having perished this year while undertaking perilous crossings across central Mediterranean Sea to reach mainland Europe, the United Nations refugee agency has appealed for “credible alternatives†to ensure accessible and safe ways for people in need of international protection to reach the continent.
Central African Republic: Amid fresh violence, UN rallies support for displaced
May 31, 2017, at 06:23 am
New York, May 31(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are seeking to rally support for the people fleeing escalating violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), while the Organization's human rights office has called for the establishment of a strong justice system in the country.
Australian government planning to ban registered child sex offenders from travelling overseas
May 30, 2017, at 11:24 pm
Sydney, May 30 (IBNS): In a major move, the Australian government is planning to introduce tough new law that will try to crack down on child sex tourism.
Two blasts rock Baghdad, several killed
May 30, 2017, at 11:02 pm
Baghdad, May 30 (IBNS): Two blasts rocked Iraq's city Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 60 people, media reports said.
Australia: SC sentences mother to 20 years jail-time for killing three children
May 30, 2017, at 05:17 pm
Victoria, May 30 (IBNS): The Supreme Court of Victoria has sentenced a woman to at least 20 years jail-time for deliberately killing three of her children, reports said.
With 'blue helmets' in harm's way every day, peacekeeping reforms and resources needed – UN chief
May 30, 2017, at 07:14 am
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News): Marking International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday said that peacekeeping must have the tools and rules it needs to adapt to the dangerous and challenging environments they face.
Countries signed to UN-brokered illegal fishing treaty meet for first time
May 30, 2017, at 07:12 am
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News): For the first time since a United Nations-brokered treaty to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing went into force, the countries that endorsed it are meeting in Norway to discuss how to make it a success.
UN risk reduction forum in Cancun closes with call to harness data
May 30, 2017, at 07:11 am
New York, May 30 (Just Earth News): We can't change nature, but we can be prepared if we have the right information – that was the message from a major United Nations conference on risk reduction in Cancun, Mexico, which closed with a call for all countries to systematically measure losses from natural disasters.
6.6 earthquake hits Indonesia, no casualty
May 30, 2017, at 02:54 am
Jakarta, May 29 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale hit Indonesia on Monday, as per the USGS website.
North Korea test fires another missile that falls in Japan's economic zone
May 29, 2017, at 07:48 pm
Pyongyang, May 29 (IBNS) : North Korea has fired another missile off its east coast as part of its efforts to to build nuclear-tipped ICBMs that can reach the US mainland, The Guardian reported.
IT failure: British Airways warns of further delays, recovery continues
May 28, 2017, at 10:28 pm
London, May 28 (IBNS): Hit by major IT failure on Saturday, British Airways warned that further delays and cancellations might take place even as the aviation major resumed flights services on Sunday.
Manchester attack: CCTV image of suicide bomber Salman Abedi before blast released
May 28, 2017, at 09:55 pm
Manchester, May 28 (IBNS): The police has unveiled CCTV images of suicide bomber Salman Abedi on the night he attacked Manchester Arena last week.