Security Council approves regional protection force for UN mission in South Sudan
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Friday authorized a 4,000-strong regional protection force within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), “responsible for providing a secure environment in and around Juba,†the capital, which in early July was the scene of the latest eruption of deadly violence in the young country, exacerbating an already desperate humanitarian situation.
Diary from Syria: An eyewitness account of broken families, grief and survival
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) supports more than 4 million people inside Syria with food assistance. Heading its operation there since December last year is Swiss national Jakob Kern.
Threat of wildfires expected to increase as global temperatures rise – UN
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has warned that wildfires could become more frequent and more destructive as global temperatures rise and drought conditions plague many regions of the world.
Two-thirds of young people in more than 18 countries say they have been bullied – UNICEF poll
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): About 97 per cent of young people believe that bullying is a pervasive problem in their communities, and two-thirds say they have been bullied, a new survey conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and their partners finds.
A political solution is the only solution,’ UN says, as rising violence deepens crisis in Yemen
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday sounded the alarm over a spike in violence in crisis-torn Yemen, as the world body’s human rights wing reported the number of civilian casualties in the conflict has been “steadily mounting,†with some 815 casualties since April alone.
UN condemns bomb attacks in Thailand
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the bomb attacks in Thailand that took place on Thursday and Friday, expressing hope that the perpetrators will be quickly brought to justice.
Ban launches new initiatives enhancing UN efforts to work with and for world's youth
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): Bolstering the commitment of the United Nations to work with and for the world's youth, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced several key initiatives towards that end, including the formation of an expert group on 'youth, peace and security,' and naming a new envoy on youth employment.
South Sudan: Scale of refugee exodus straining capacity in neighbouring countries, warns UN
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): The countries hosting refugees from their crisis-gripped neighbour, South Sudan, are straining under the sheer weight of the ongoing exodus as desperate people continue to arrive at their borders daily, joining hundreds of thousands of others that fled for safety before them, the United Nations has warned.
UN health agency boosts response to cholera outbreak in Central African Republic
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): Amid the difficult humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are stepping up efforts to respond to a recent cholera outbreak in villages along the Oubangui River and have stressed the urgent need for more resources and support for the country.
Australia and Nauru must end offshore detention; investigate claims of abuse – UN rights office
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern about alleged violations against migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees, the United Nations human rights office on Friday reiterated its call for Australia and Nauru to end the practice of processing and keeping these people offshore.
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): The world's young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said youth, with their creativity and idealism are the key to delivering the goals of the new UN sustainability agenda.
Afghanistan: Explosion kills 4
Kabul, Aug 12 (IBNS): An explosion in Maiwand district of Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province killed at least four people on Friday, media reports said.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Spain on Friday strongly condemned the attack at the Civil Hospital, Quetta, Balochistan, which has caused the demise of seventy people and at least hundred wounded.
Two injured in shooting in shopping centre in Spanish city Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain, Aug 12 (IBNS) : Two persons were seriously injured after a gunman went on a shooting spree at a shopping centre in Zaragoza in northeastern Spain on Friday, media reports said.
Philippines: Parañaque City Jail explosion kills 10
Manila. Aug 12 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed as an explosion hit Parañaque City Jail in Philippines on Thursday, media reports said.