UN envoy for Lebanon visits refugee camps
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag on Thursday expressed support to Middle East country as it faces the impact of the conflict in Syria.
Security Council condemns abduction of Syrian Christians
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the abduction of more than 100 Assyrians, as well as the destruction and desecration of Christian and other sites in northeast Syria this week by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
WHO treaty induces change in tobacco use
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): A World Health Organization-led treaty that aims to achieve a tobacco-free world has dramatically curbed tobacco use worldwide since its entry into force 10 years ago on Friday, but “the war on tobacco is far from over†with the tobacco industry still spending billions to promote products that are expected to kill some 8 million people each year by 2030, the WHO said.
Mali: Inquiry team concludes probe against peacekeepers
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): The team appointed by the United Nations to investigate the events surrounding a violent demonstration against the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has concluded its visit to the African country, the UN spokesperson’s office confirmed on Thursday.
Paraguay: UN chief says 2015 crucial for international community
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): In an intensive year of landmark events, from establishing a post-2015 agenda to tackling climate change, Paraguay has yet another opportunity to demonstrate its “exceptional global leadership†in the international arena, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has affirmed.
Syria’s war continues unabated: Security Council
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): In a briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria, two United Nations relief officials warned on Thursday that as the conflict enters its fifth year, the violence and brutality continue unabated and with total impunity.
WHO cites challenges in reaching Ebola affected communities
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): New cases of Ebola rose again in Guinea and transmission remains widespread in Sierra Leone, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported as it and the UN Ebola response mission both raised concerns about challenges in engaging communities to win the fight against the disease.
Security Council extends peacekeeping force in Abyei
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Security Council has extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei, a resource-rich area contested by Sudan and South Sudan, as part of the Organization’s ongoing efforts to maintain peace and protect civilians in the disputed territory.
Islamabad, Feb 26 (IBNS) Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday warned back India, will be given a "befitting response†for any provocation along the Line of Control and Working Boundary.
Geneva, Feb 26 (IBNS): Following a worldwide trade union campaign to defend it, the right to strike has been re-affirmed at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.
IS militant Jihadi John identified as Mohammed Emwazi
London, Feb 26 (IBNS): The IS militant 'Jihadi John', who is seen in video beheading hostages, has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi,media reports said.
Significant breakthrough in HIV prevention: UN agency
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The United Nations programme working to combat HIV/AIDS welcomed on Tuesday the results of a number of recent clinical studies of the effects of antiretroviral medicines on preventing new HIV infections, which were presented at a conference on viruses held in Seattle.
Myanmar needs to get back on track: UN rights chief
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, on Wednesday warned that Myanmar “seems headed in the wrong direction and needs urgently to get back on track†in a crucial year for the country's democratic transition and long-term reconciliation.
UN urges Libya’s stakeholders to pursue next round of talks
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced on Wednesday that it is undertaking a series of urgent consultations with stakeholders in the North African country to ensure the convening of the next round of talks soon and “not let this window of opportunity slip away.â€
FAO: Ethiopian marmalade soon to hit shelves at Eataly
New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): The partnership between the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Eataly which supports family farmers around the globe, is backing a cooperative of women in Ethiopia who are now ready to ship their 4,000 jars of jam to Rome.