Mar 17, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Condemning the airstrikes that hit a market in northern Yemen on Tuesday, reportedly killing and wounding scores of civilians, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has underscored that “attacks directed against civilians and civilian objects, including populated markets, are strictly prohibited.â€
On eve of migration summit, UN rights expert urges EU countries to revisit border controls
Mar 17, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Making Turkey the “gatekeeper’ does not absolve Europe from its responsibility of welcoming migrants, a United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday, warning that the only way for Europe to secure its borders is to offer safe and regular channels for mobility.
Myanmar: UN chief welcomes election of first civilian President in more than 50 years
Mar 17, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following the historic national polls last 8 November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated Htin Kyaw, who was elected on Wednesday by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President in more than five decades.
UN agency launches food voucher scheme for families in Yemen
Mar 17, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations food relief agency has begun distributing vouchers to assist nearly 120,000 people living in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, with plans to reach one million people across the country by the end of 2016.
On visit to Central African Republic, UN rights expert urges support for new Government
Mar 17, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations independent expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday called on the international community to support that country's newly elected President Faustin Archange Touadéra, and the government he will form, as he takes measures to meet the high expectations of the population.
Barack Obama nominates judge Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
Mar 17, 2016, at 03:30 am
Washington, Mar 16 (IBNS) President Barack Obama on Wednesday named Merrick Garland as the next US Supreme Court Justice, officials said.
Mar 16, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Peshawar, Mar 16 (IBNS): At least 15 people were killed as a blast occurred in a bus in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Wednesday, reports said.
Clinton and Trump likely to win Missouri primary by narrow margins
Mar 16, 2016, at 07:45 pm
New York, Mar 16 (IBNS) Although vote counting was completed on Tuesday night in Missouri, which went to polls same day, for the nomination for the US Presidential election,, no one was willing to project both Clinton and Trump as winners as they were clinging to tight leads of less than half a percentage point, according to media reports.
Mar 16, 2016, at 03:42 pm
Peshawar, mar 16 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed as a blast rocked Pakistan's Peshawar city on Wednesday, reports said.
Brussels shootout: One suspect killed
Mar 16, 2016, at 03:16 pm
Brussels, Mar 16 (IBNS) At least one suspect was killed during Belgian-French anti-terror operation in Brussels on Tuesday, media reports said.
Mar 16, 2016, at 02:50 pm
Quito, Mar 16 (IBNS): At least 22 people were killed as the army plane in which they were traveling crashed in Ecuador's Amazon region on Tuesday.
As UN Human Rights Council marks 10th anniversary, Ban urges body to increase 'impact'
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:52 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Human rights are, sadly, “under attack†worldwide, and the United Nations Human Rights Council must increase its impact on the ground over its second decade, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday as the Organization's main human rights body marked the 10th anniversary of its creation.
Syria: opposition raises issue of detainees, aid access as UN-mediated talks continue
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):On a day that began with a minute of silence in honour of those that have lost their lives during the five-year conflict in Syria, the United Nations envoy mediating peace talks among the Syrian parties gave a progress report, saying that opposition representatives raised the issue of detainees on Tuesday, as well as humanitarian aid to Daraya and other sites of heavy fighting.
Ashley Judd appointed Goodwill Ambassador by UN Population Fund
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the lead UN agency for delivery a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, on Tuesday appointed actor and activist Ashley Judd as its Goodwill Ambassador.
Lauded for his advocacy, Ban urges renewed pledges to improving lives of women and girls
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:28 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Committed to improving the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged everyone to join the Every Woman Every Child movement for “greater health, equality and prosperity†around the world.
Zimbabwe facing worst malnutrition rates in 15 years – UNICEF
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Zimbabwe is facing its worst malnutrition rates in 15 years, as nearly 33,000 children are in urgent need of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Security Council extends mandate of UN ion in Libya for three months
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:23 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Support ion in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 June, recognizing the need for a short extension so it can continue working with the country to establish the Government of National Accord.
'Survival will be an achievement' for new Afghan Government, says UN envoy
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:21 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The new Afghan Government, formed through a power-sharing agreement, must manage its difficult transition in 2016 by overcoming political, economic and security challenges, the top United Nations official in that country told the Security Council on Tuesday, as the 15-nation body extended the UN ion there for another year.
High-level panel on women's economic empowerment holds first meeting at UN
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:18 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where the 60th session of the Comion on the Status of Women is underway this month.
UN agency welcomes Malawi’s decision to reopen former camp for Mozambique refugees
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:16 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday welcomed a decision by the Malawian Government to reopen a former refugee camp to help cope with the rising numbers of people fleeing internal fighting in Mozambique.
UN estimates 12.6 million deaths each year attributable to unhealthy environment
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:14 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):An estimated 12.6 million people died as a result of living or working in an unhealthy environment in 2012 – nearly one in four of total global deaths, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO).
With Syrian peace talks underway, UN urges support for negotiations and impacted Syrians
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:07 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Marking the fifth anniversary of the Syrian conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday appealed to the stakeholders and the Security Council to fulfil their responsibilities and to help make the United Nations-mediated peace talks a success.
Myanmar elects Htin Kyaw as first civilian president in decades
Mar 15, 2016, at 08:10 pm
Myanmar, Mar 15 (IBNS) Myanmar's parliament has elected Htin Kyaw as the country's next president, the first civilian leader after more than five decades of military rule, BBC reports.
NATO Secretary General visits the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Mar 15, 2016, at 04:45 pm
Kabul, Mar 15 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is currently visiting the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan together with the Chairman of the Military Committee, General Petr Pavel, an official release said.
Libya: Security Council renews call for global support for national unity government
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The Security Council on Monday reiterated its support for the Libyan national unity government and renewed its call on United Nations Member States to end official contact with parallel institutions that claim legitimate authority but are outside of the 17 December political agreement
UN agencies warn of funding gaps as 450,000 Mauritanians face food insecurity
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Two United Nations agencies on Monday reiterated calls for more financial contributions to fund their work in Mauritania, where more than 450,000 people are suffering from food insecurity.
In Vienna, UN urges focus on ‘shared responsibility’ to combat illicit drugs
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:38 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Ahead of a special session on drugs at the United Nations General Assembly, senior United Nations officials on Monday focused on the people affected by drugs and the shared international responsibility in stopping the suffering caused by these illicit substances.
DPR Korea’s ‘totalitarian’ governing structure ‘absolutely denies rights,’ UN expert warns
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:32 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):An independent United Nations human rights expert on Monday warned that repression remains unabated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the country’s authorities continue to exercise the strictest control over all aspects of its citizens’ lives.
Syria: Putin orders to begin withdrawal of his forces
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:30 pm
Moscow, Mar 15 (IBNS): In a major development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed to withdraw country's forces from conflict-hit Syria.
UN Commission on Status of Women opens with calls to ‘seize the day;’ ensure gender equality
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:27 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):At the opening of the 60th session of the Comion on the Status of Women, United Nations officials on Monday highlighted the progress made in achieving gender equality, while calling on the world to do much more to fight for women and girls’ rights.