Security Council ‘strongest when united,’ says Secretary-General as he bids farewell
Dec 15, 2016, at 02:21 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): In its farewell to the outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Security Council on Wednesday acknowledged his contribution to international peace, security and development, in particular his exceptional efforts to solve international problems in economic, social, environmental and cultural fields.
Syrian Government ‘palpably failing’ to ensure safety of its people – UN human rights chief
Dec 15, 2016, at 02:19 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): Expressing shock at the apparent collapse of a deal enabling evacuation of thousands of civilians from eastern Aleppo, the United Nations human right chief said on Wednesday that the resumption of extremely heavy bombardment by Syrian Government forces and their allies on civilian-populated areas “is almost certainly a violation of international law and most likely constitutes war crimes.â€
Northeast Nigeria: 400,000 children could suffer from malnutrition – UN
Dec 15, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): With about two-thirds of health facilities in parts of Nigeria’s restive north-east region either completely destroyed or partially damaged, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has estimated that 400,000 children there could suffer from severe acute malnutrition over the next year.
UN rights chief urges establishment of hybrid court for atrocities in South Sudan
Dec 15, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday urged the African Union to quickly establish the hybrid court for South Sudan to investigate and prosecute those bearing criminal responsibility for the atrocities.
Gambia: UN chief 'dismayed' at military takeover of electoral commission
Dec 15, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): Expressing dismay at the takeover of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) premises by the military in Gambia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the security forces to immediately vacate the Commission and to refrain from any further acts that could jeopardise efforts towards the peaceful transfer of power.
UN expert calls for concerted action to guarantee rights for persons with disabilities
Dec 14, 2016, at 03:03 pm
New York, Dec 14 (Just Earth News): Following the recent global commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday issued a warning that some of the most basic components of the convention have yet to be realized and that urgent steps are necessary to level inequalities.
Dec 14, 2016, at 02:59 pm
New York, Dec 14 (Just Earth News): At a high-level pledging conference in New York today on the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the UN is seeking at Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s request, an unprecedented $1 billion by 2018 – a stark increase since its 2005 establishment.
UN human rights report urges end to ‘unimaginable abuse’ of migrants in Libya
Dec 14, 2016, at 02:53 pm
New York, Dec 14 (Just Earth News): A joint report launched today by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) citied “unimaginable†human rights violations and abuses of migrants in Libya as a result of the breakdown in the crisis-riven country’s justice system.
Dec 14, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Dec 14 (Just Earth News): Celebrities and advocates came together last night to honour UNICEF’s 70 years of advocacy for children around the world at an event in New York that included conversations with Goodwill Ambassadors and musical performances.
Dec 14, 2016, at 02:39 pm
New York, Dec 14 (Just Earth News): Aleppo should represent the end of the quest for military victory, not the start of a broader military campaign in a country already ravaged beyond all recognition by five years of war, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told an emergency meeting of the Security Council today, calling on the 15-member body to “do all we can to stop the carnage†and ensure that all the parties in the “wretched†conflict seek an inclusive political resolution.
IS claims responsibility for Cairo church blast
Dec 14, 2016, at 02:17 pm
Cairo, Dec 14 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack in Cairo church which left at least 25 people killed, media reports said.
Security Council underlines need for stronger judicial cooperation to combat terrorism
Dec 13, 2016, at 02:24 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Condemning acts of terrorism and their impact on innocent civilians and on peace and stability, the United Nations Security Council emphasized the need for establishing wilful violation of prohibition on financing of terrorist organizations or individual terrorists as serious criminal offenses in national laws and regulations.
UN pays tribute to Secretary-General Ban’s ‘never-tiring service to humanity’
Dec 13, 2016, at 02:19 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): The General Assembly on Mondaypaid a tribute to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his “never-tiring service to humanity†over the past decade, while also swearing in his successor António Guterres, who will assume his duties on 1 January 2017.
Dec 13, 2016, at 02:01 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Sworn in on Mondayas the ninth and next United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres pledged to reposition development at the centre of the Organization’s work and ensure that the UN can change to effectively meet the myriad challenges facing the international community.
Conflict threatens decades of progress for children in Middle East, North Africa – UNICEF
Dec 13, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Although countries across the Middle East and North Africa have made major strides in protecting children’s rights and wellbeing since the inception of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 70 years ago, conflict risks reversing these gains for 157 million children in the region.
António Guterres takes oath as 9th Secretary-General of UN
Dec 13, 2016, at 04:10 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister of Portugal António Guterres was on Monday sworn in as the new United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon.
Bill English is New Zealand's new PM
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:33 pm
Wellington (NZ)/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Bill English was sworn in at Government House in Wellington as New Zealand's Prime Minister, the media reported on Monday.
Six people die in latest Mediterranean migrant tragedy
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:15 pm
Rome, Dec 12 (IBNS): Six people are dead in a new Mediterranean migrant tragedy, the media reported on Monday.
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern that civilians remain in Ganfouda area of the Libyan city, Benghazi, despite a unilateral ceasefire announced by the Libyan National Army, the United Nations envoy for the country called on the parties to provide another safe passage to allow for the evacuation of all civilians who wish to leave in a secure and dignified manner.
António Guterres set to be sworn in as next UN Secretary-General
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Former Prime Minister of Portugal António Guterres is set to be sworn in Monday, 12 December, as the next United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon who steps down at the end of the month.
UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egyptian capital, Cairo
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning today's terrorist attack at the St. Peter's Church attached to St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the United Nations Security Council stressed that those responsible for the attack should be held accountable.
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) condemned last night's terrorist attack in the Turkish city of Istanbul that killed dozens of people and injured many more.
Terrorism 'will not stop the momentum,' says UN envoy, condemning attack in Somali capital
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Condemning – in the strongest possible terms – a terrorist attack outside the seaport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for the country said that the bloody act will not stop the momentum of the electoral process.
EU condemns Cairo's Coptic cathedral bombing
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:09 pm
Zurich, Dec 12 (BNS): The European Union on Monday condemned the bombing at Cairo's Coptic cathedral that left several people killed.
Mogadishu: Suicide blast kills 16
Dec 11, 2016, at 10:00 pm
Mogadishu, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 16 people were killed in a suicide car bomb attack in Somalia capital Mogadishu on Sunday, media reports said.
Cairo: Blast at Coptic cathedral kills 20
Dec 11, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Cairo, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 20 people are feared to been killed as a blast rocked Cairo's Coptic cathedral on Sunday, media reports said.
Turkey: Twin blasts rock Istanbul, kill 29, injure 166
Dec 11, 2016, at 05:12 pm
Istanbul, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed and about 166 injured as two bombs exploded near a football stadium in Turkey's Istanbul city, media reports said.
Nigeria: Church roof collapses, kills 60
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:56 pm
Uyo, Dec 11 (IBNS): The roof of a church collapsed in Nigeria's Uyo area, killing at least 60 people, media reports said on Sunday.
Turkey: Istanbul bombings kills 29
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:28 pm
Istanbul, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least 29 people have been killed as two blasts rocked close to a football stadium at Istanbul city in Turkey on Saturday, media reports said.
Dec 11, 2016, at 01:00 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): A global effort to end violence against women is now underway: 16 days of activism began on 25 November with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against and will continue through 10 December, Human Rights Day galvanizing the work of UN Women’s ‘Orange the World’ campaign and the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence Against Women initiative.