UN chief introduces new action plan to prevent violent extremism
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Violent extremism is a direct assault on the United Nations Charter and a grave threat to international peace and security, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday while presenting a new plan of action to prevent violence stemming from "poisonous ideologies."
Ban welcomes release of two Saudi citizens held in Yemen
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the release of two citizens of Saudi Arabia who had been held in Yemen since March 2015, greatly relieved that they were released in apparent good health.â€
You cannot let more people die on your watch in Syria: Deputy UN relief chief
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With hundreds of thousands of Syrians living in a "nightmarish reality dictated by a conflict that respects few rules and obeys no laws," the United Nations deputy humanitarian chief told the members of the UN Security Council on Friday that they cannot let more people "die on their watch."
UN condemns attack on African Union base in southern region of Somalia
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab this morning against an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base in the town of El Adde, Gedo region in Somalia.
Mozambique: Clashes send civilians fleeing to Malawi
New York, Jan 16 (Just earth News/IBNS): Clashes between Mozambique Government forces and the opposition Mozambican National Resistance, or RENAMO, have forced an increasing number of people to flee Mozambique and seek asylum in Malawi over the last few weeks, the United Nations refugee agency cautioned on Friday.
Ban names former Save the Children CEO as Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced the appointment of Justin Forsyth, a British national, as Deputy Executive Director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Haiti: Six years after quake, UN cites progress but warns of 'deteriorating' situation
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Six years after the devastating earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and left at least 1.5 million homeless, the United Nations is underlining that humanitarian action has achieved significant results, but that the situation has been deteriorating since June.
$50 million needed to tackle food insecurity in Ethiopia, says UN
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As the worst El Niño-induced drought has sparked a sharp deterioration in food security and massive drop in agricultural and pastoral production in Ethiopia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Friday presented a $50 million plan to assist agriculture- and livestock-dependent households and enhance their resilience.
Al-Ababil Army make a 'deal' of prisoners exchange with IS
Rif Dimashq, Jan 16 (IBNS)The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Saturday said Al-Ababil Army has made a 'deal' with the Islamic State over prisoners exchange in Syria's Rif Dimashq area.
20 killed in Burkina Faso Hotel attack
Ouagadougou, Jan 16 (IBNS) Gunmen attacked a hotel in Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou that killed at least 20 people, media reports said.
Japan: Ski tour bus mishap kills 14
Tokyo, Jan 15 (IBNS) A ski tour bus crashed in Japan's Karuizawa town on Friday which killed at least 14 people, media reports said.
President of Poland to visit NATO HQ
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS) President of Poland Andrzej Duda will visit NATO Headquarters on Monday.
Toxic gas leak at Brazil's largest port
Santos, Jan 15, (IBNS): Brazil's largest port, Santos, is battling toxic gas spread after a chemical explosion at a cargo warehouse.
'Very real risk of violence' looms over DR Congo elections: UN official
New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces "very real risks of unrest and violence" over elections later this year while confronting a "significant deterioration" of security in its war-torn eastern provinces, the top United Nations official in the country warned on Thursday.
Ban condemns attacks in Jakarta; says 'absolutely no justification' for such acts
New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the bombings and gun attacks on Thursday in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and reaffirmed that "there is absolutely no justification" for such acts of terrorism.