UN rights chief warns police agreement by five European countries will worsen refugee crisis
New York, Feb 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The top United Nations human rights official expressed serious concern today over security measures adopted last week by the police chiefs of five European countries, which he warned are already negatively impacting the human rights of refugees and migrants in southern and central Europe and compounding the “already exceptionally difficult situation†in Greece.
Kabul: Eight Taliban members killed in blast
Kabul, Feb 25 (IBNS) At least eight Taliban insurgents were reported dead on Wednesday night after a bomb detonated near Ghazni Mosque in Andar District of Afghanistan's Ghazni province, reports said.
ISIS targets Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey in a new video
California/New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Militant group ISIS supporters have released a new video which targeted Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey for protesting against the fringe unit on their social platforms.
Australia warns citizens against visiting Indonesia amid looming terror threat
Sydney, Feb 25 (IBNS): Fearing possible militant attack, Australian government on Thursday issued an advisory to its citizens to ' exercise a high degree of caution' while visiting Indonesia.
Trump predicts his win, snaps at Cruz, Romney
Washington, Feb 25 (IBNS) Donald J Trump, a front runner in the US Presidential election, said on Wednesday that he is confident of doing well, while poking fun at former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney and his competitor Ted Cruz.
At 50, UN development programme revamps itself to tackle new sustainability goals
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with its presence in more than 170 poor and vulnerable countries, must rise to the challenge of advancing a “big, new, more complex, and transformational†sustainable development agenda, the head of the agency said on Wednesday at a ministerial meeting to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding.
UNDP at 50 - Leading the fight against poverty and inequality
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations efforts to enhance international peace and security may grab headlines, but the vast majority of the Organization’s resources are devoted to development, and to advancing the Charter's pledge to "promote higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development."
Darfur: UN deeply concerned over thousands of newly-displaced people in region's north
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The top United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan said on Wednesday she is deeply concerned about the plight of more than 85,000 newly displaced civilians in North Darfur state who have fled their villages in recent days as a result of an escalation of conflict in the region’s Jebel Marra area.
Balkans border closures cause chaos as refugees find 'too few places' to go, UN agency chief warns
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Europe is backing into an even greater refugee crisis by tightening border restrictions on the hundreds of thousands fleeing conflicts elsewhere, the head of the United Nations refugee agency has said on a visit to the island of Lesvos in Greece.
UN envoy urges formal launch of a national unity government in Libya
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations envoy for Libya on Wednesday called for an immediate step to formalize the parliamentary approval of a national unity Government, as its launch is vital to peace and stability in this post-conflict country.
'Everyone is losing' in the Syrian conflict, UN relief chief tells Security Council
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) While welcoming the recent announcement of a cessation of hostilities in Syria as a “long-awaited signal of hope,†the top United Nations humanitarian official on Wednesday echoed the calls of the world body and the international community at large for the parties involved to work towards a more durable ceasefire and facilitate conditions for increased protection and humanitarian aid.
Ban highlights private-sector investment for potential to 'transform' Africa's Great Lakes region
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Although the succession of violence and suffering has sometimes prevented countries in the African Great Lakes from achieving their potential, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that the hard-working people must be given more opportunities to use their abundant natural resources in order to address the root causes of conflict and ultimately transform the region.
UNESCO chief condemns murder of journalist in the Philippines
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called for an investigation into the murder of journalist Elvis Ordaniza in the Philippines earlier this month.
Russian airstrikes kill 20 militants allied to IS in Aleppo countryside
Aleppo, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) : At least 20 militants in a faction allied to IS were killed during aerial bombardment by Russian warplanes in Khanaser town of Syria, a monitor group said.
UN adviser calls for new mobile-industry partnership to achieve sustainable development
New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations adviser on the new 15-year development agenda has urged the mobile industry to work together and develop policy frameworks and technical standards that would ensure no one is left behind.