Iraq: UN refugee agency sounds alarm for more support as fighting continues in Mosul
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:38 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): As heavy fighting continues to drive large numbers of people from Mosul, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday appealed for urgent support to meet the critical needs of vulnerable children, women and men displaced from and returning to the city.
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:37 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council for the final time as the United Nations mission in Côte d'Ivoire draws down, the UN envoy for the country thanked the Government for its support and said that though more needs to be done, but the West African nation has shown its resolve for a peaceful, stable and prosperous future.
UN will work with Colombian Government and FARC-EP on extended weapons hand-in deadline
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:36 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in Colombia has said that it will comply with new deadlines agreed between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) for a weapon hand-in, now set for June 30.
UN rights chief calls for probe into protestor deaths in Bahrain
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:32 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Expressing concern at the violence and arrests that occurred as part of a wider crackdown on dissent in Bahrain, the top United Nations human rights official on Friday called on the Government to promptly launch an independent, effective investigation into the deaths of protestors on 33 May.
Afghanistan: UN Mission urges restraint amid ongoing violent protests in Kabul
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:30 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Friday called on protesters on the street of the nation's capital to use restraint and avoid violence, while expressing his understanding of their frustration over a string of terrorist attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians in recent months.
Urgent aid needed for over 9,000 children fleeing violence in DR Congo to Angola – UNICEF
Jun 03, 2017, at 06:48 am
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): More than 9,000 children who have arrived at two temporary reception centres in a northern Angolan city from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) need urgent support, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.
Cholera cases in Yemen may reach 130,000 in two weeks, UNICEF warns
Jun 03, 2017, at 06:47 am
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): With about 70,000 cholera cases reported with nearly 600 fatalities in Yemen, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday warned that an already dire situation for children is turning into a disaster.
Massive rally in Kabul protesting deadly suicide car bombing
Jun 02, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Afghanistan, June 2 (IBNS) : A massive demonstration was organised in Kabul on Friday as hundreds and thousands of people from across the city rallies at the site of Wednesday's deadly explosion that left hundreds of people dead or wounded.
Manila casino attack: 34 bodies recovered
Jun 02, 2017, at 02:28 pm
Manila, June 2 (IBNS): A gunman attacked a casino resort in Philippines which left at least 34 people dead on Friday, media reports said.
Local solutions, people-centred health systems key to ending AIDS epidemic – UN deputy chief
Jun 02, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 2(Just Earth News): While global optimism has fuelled a major push to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 – the highest ambition within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – the United Nations on Thursday warned that the pandemic is far from over, and with more than 36 million people living with HIV, tackling it will require a life-cycle approach based on community-level solutions.
UN chief appoints Jan Beagle of New Zealand as Under-Secretary-General for Management
Jun 02, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, June 2(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed Jan Beagle of New Zealand as the new Under-Secretary-General for Management.
With innovative strategy, UN health agency launches new offensive against vector-borne diseases
Jun 02, 2017, at 01:14 pm
New York, June 2(Just Earth News): Spread of the Zika virus disease and emerging threat of dengue and chikungunya were the result of weak mosquito control policies adopted nearly half a century ago, the United Nations health agency has said, vowing a renewed attack on global spread of such vector-borne diseases.
With innovative strategy, UN health agency launches new offensive against vector-borne diseases
Jun 02, 2017, at 01:13 pm
New York, June 2(Just Earth News): Spread of the Zika virus disease and emerging threat of dengue and chikungunya were the result of weak mosquito control policies adopted nearly half a century ago, the United Nations health agency has said, vowing a renewed attack on global spread of such vector-borne diseases.
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.
Jun 01, 2017, at 08:46 pm
Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): The US Consulate General Kolkata recently hosted a talk titled “The Anatomy of a Dig: Forensic Science and Anthropology, Two Sides of the Same Coinâ€.
Kabul blast: NDS says Pak-based Haqqani network behind attack
Jun 01, 2017, at 06:43 pm
Kabul, Jun 1 (IBNS): The Afghanistan national intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) has said that Pakistan-based Haqqani network was behind the recent Kabul blast, which accounted for the death of at least 80 people, local Khaama Press reported.
Donald Trump to announce decision on Paris Accord on Thursday
Jun 01, 2017, at 04:49 pm
Washington, Jun 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump said he will announce his decision on the Paris Accord on Thursday.
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 condemns terrorist attack in Kabul, underscores need to protect civilians
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:41 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Condemning the terrorist attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for the country as well as members of the Security Council underscored that all parties to the conflict are obliged, under international law, to ensure that civilians are protected from any harm.
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.
Afghanistan stands united against mindless terror: President Ghani
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:02 am
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): A day when bombing killed at least 80 people, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said his nation stands united against 'mindless' terrorism.
Afghanistan Taliban denies involvement in Kabul attack
May 31, 2017, at 11:23 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): The Afghan Taliban has denied its involvement in the Kabul attack which killed 80 people on Wednesday.
At least 80 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide car attack in diplomatic zone
May 31, 2017, at 07:40 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS) : The death toll in a massive suicide car bomb blast that ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter Wednesday has climbed to at least 80 while 320 people, including women and children, were left injured, reports said.
At least 60 killed or injured in Kabul suicide car explosion near Indian embassy
May 31, 2017, at 05:55 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): At least 60 people have been reportedly killed or injured in a suicide car attack on Wednesday morning in Kabul's high security diplomatic area where the Indian embassy is located, reports said.