New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, condemned on Monday the killing of an aid worker who had been held captive by a non-state armed group in north-east Nigeria since March.
New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): If you’re a keen observer of the United Nations General Assembly, you may have noticed the body’s President wields a very unusual looking gavel. It is a gift from Iceland, and there’s a very interesting story behind it.
Human Rights Council hears plea to protect victims of ‘brutal’ sexual violence in South Sudan
New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): The plight of South Sudan’s women and girls “should no longer be ignored”, UN investigators told the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, citing the disturbing testimonies of sexual abuse victims who have been treated by soldiers and militias as the “spoils” of the more than five-year conflict.
Senior UN official calls on Israel to stop demolition of Palestinian village in the West Bank
New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, expressed concern on Monday “at the intention of the Israeli authorities to demolish the Bedouin village of Khan Al-Ahmar/Abu Al-Helu” in the West Bank, where 181 Palestinians currently live, more than half of whom are children.
Canada: Six-year old Saskatchewan girl found safe, Amber Alert called off
Regina, Sept 17 (IBNS): The six-year old Saskatchewan girl, who went missing since Sunday, has been found safe, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Seven ANA soldiers killed during clash in Qala-i-Zal district
Kabul, Sept 17 (IBNS): Seven Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and 15 Taliban were killed during a clash in the Qala-i-Zal district of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
Canada: RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year old Emma O'Keefe who was stolen
Edmonton, Sept 17 (IBNS): North Battleford, Saskatchewan, RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for six-year old Emma O'Keefe, who is believed to have been stolen along with the car in which the child was present, media reports said.
New York, Sept 17 (IBNS): There is a powerful wind of hope blowing across the Horn of Africa region, said UN chief António Guterres on Sunday, in Saudi Arabia to witness the signing of a peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, ending decades of simmering conflict.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Karachi city
Karachi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Sunday visited Karachi city of the country.
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): A “lack of command and control” on the part of South Sudan’s government, just days after signing a new peace agreement to end years of brutal civil conflict, is one of the factors which led to the shooting of a United Nations peacekeeper on Saturday, the UN mission chief in the country has said.
Afghanistan: Southern Helmand blast kills 1
Kabul, Sept 16 (IBNS): At least one person was killed as a sticky bomb affixed to a police vehicle went up in the capital of southern Helmand province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
Canada: Ontario legislature to debate over Toronto council seats reduction today
Toronto, Sept 15 (IBNS): The Ontario legislature will hold a rare debate over the provincial government's decision to reduce the council seats on Saturday, media reports said.
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh calls on PM Trudeau to call by-elections
Ottawa, Sept 15 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has called on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to conduct by-elections quickly in few ridings where there are current or will have vacancies, media reports said.
Imran Khan to visit Karachi tomorrow
Karachi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Pakistan's new PM Imran might visit Karachi on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Helicopter crashes in western Farah province, five killed
Kabul, Sept 15 (IBNS): An Afghan National Army (ANA) helicopter crashed in western Farah province of the country on Saturday, killing at least five people.