UN News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 09 Aug 2015 11:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png UN News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Mali: Ban welcomes the signature of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation by remaining parties https://www.theinfostride.com/mali-ban-welcomes-the-signature-of-the-agreement-for-peace-and-reconciliation-by-remaining-parties/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/mali-ban-welcomes-the-signature-of-the-agreement-for-peace-and-reconciliation-by-remaining-parties/ 20 June 2015 – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed Saturday the signature, earlier today, of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Coordination coalition of armed groups in Bamako. “The Secretary-General notes that signature by all parties paves the way for the full and timely implementation of the Peace Agreement. The ultimate [...]

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]]> UN experts deplore South Carolina killings, urge measures against racially motivated crimes in US https://www.theinfostride.com/un-experts-deplore-south-carolina-killings-urge-measures-against-racially-motivated-crimes-in-us/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 04:35:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-experts-deplore-south-carolina-killings-urge-measures-against-racially-motivated-crimes-in-us/ 19 June 2015 – In the wake of the ‘appalling’ attack that left nine African Americans dead at church in South Carolina, a group of UN human rights experts today called for prompt action by authorities in the United States to investigate the hate crimes and urged measures to prevent gun violence affecting the security [...]

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]]> Blatant rights failures in Burundi make upcoming elections ‘impossible,’ UN expert warns https://www.theinfostride.com/blatant-rights-failures-in-burundi-make-upcoming-elections-impossible-un-expert-warns/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/blatant-rights-failures-in-burundi-make-upcoming-elections-impossible-un-expert-warns/ 19 June 2015 – Decrying Burundi’s “blatant failures” to respect freedom of expression and assembly and the fact that open issues from the past are ensnaring the upcoming elections process, a United Nations rights expert today issued a strong call for greater global efforts to ensure independent monitoring and reporting and for all Burundian parties [...]

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]]> Security Council looks forward to weekend signing of Mali peace accord by armed groups https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-looks-forward-to-weekend-signing-of-mali-peace-accord-by-armed-groups/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/security-council-looks-forward-to-weekend-signing-of-mali-peace-accord-by-armed-groups/ 18 June 2015 – The United Nations Security Council, reiterating today its support to the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, said it looked forward to the expected signing of the accord this weekend by the so-called ‘Coordination’ armed groups. “Recognizing the aspiration of all Malian citizens to enjoy lasting peace and development, the [...]

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]]> Yemen facing serious food insecurity as conflict deteriorates, new UN study finds https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-facing-serious-food-insecurity-as-conflict-deteriorates-new-un-study-finds/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/yemen-facing-serious-food-insecurity-as-conflict-deteriorates-new-un-study-finds/ 18 June 2015 – Six million people in Yemen are slipping towards severe hunger and now need emergency food and life-saving assistance, “a sharp increase” from the last quarter of 2014, according to a new joint study by two United Nations organizations. “We are seeing a serious deterioration of the food security situation because of [...]

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]]> UN health agency ramps up efforts against Tanzania cholera outbreak https://www.theinfostride.com/un-health-agency-ramps-up-efforts-against-tanzania-cholera-outbreak/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-health-agency-ramps-up-efforts-against-tanzania-cholera-outbreak/ 18 June 2015 – The cholera outbreak in Tanzania continues to spread among the populations in the country’s western Kigoma region amid an influx of refugees from neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations health agency warned today as it detailed its ongoing response aimed at stemming the epidemic. “Carrying out social mobilization, including door-to-door campaigns and [...]

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]]> Yemen: Envoy says UN-backed consultations ‘important start towards return to political process’ https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-envoy-says-un-backed-consultations-important-start-towards-return-to-political-process/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/yemen-envoy-says-un-backed-consultations-important-start-towards-return-to-political-process/ 17 June 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, has deemed the fact that both Yemeni delegations are in now Geneva to participate in the UN-facilitated consultations “an important start towards the return to a political process,” a spokesperson for the world body said today. Speaking to reporters at [...]

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]]> As UN-backed talks continue, Security Council calls for political solution to Libyan crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/as-un-backed-talks-continue-security-council-calls-for-political-solution-to-libyan-crisis/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:35:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/as-un-backed-talks-continue-security-council-calls-for-political-solution-to-libyan-crisis/ 17 June 2015 – The Security Council has emphasized the urgency for Libyan stakeholders to reach a political solution to the country’s crisis amid ongoing United Nations-facilitated talks. In a statement issued late this afternoon, the 15-member Council “strongly encouraged” all participants of the Libyan Political Dialogue “to positively consider” the proposals contained in the [...]

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]]> UN agency airlifts lifesaving survival kits to displaced in hard-to-reach areas of South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agency-airlifts-lifesaving-survival-kits-to-displaced-in-hard-to-reach-areas-of-south-sudan/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:35:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-agency-airlifts-lifesaving-survival-kits-to-displaced-in-hard-to-reach-areas-of-south-sudan/ 17 June 2015 – The United Nations agriculture agency has launched an emergency airlift operation in South Sudan and has distributed to families fleeing violence in hard-to-reach areas supplies ranging from nutritional biscuits for children, mosquito nets, vegetable seeds, water purification tablets and oral rehydration salts. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced yesterday [...]

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]]> South Sudan: amid ‘intensifying’ crisis, UN and European Union mobilize $275 million in aid https://www.theinfostride.com/south-sudan-amid-intensifying-crisis-un-and-european-union-mobilize-275-million-in-aid/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/south-sudan-amid-intensifying-crisis-un-and-european-union-mobilize-275-million-in-aid/ 16 June 2015 – To tackle the humanitarian impact of the “relentlessly deteriorating” crisis in South Sudan, the European Union and the United Nations today announced that more than $275 million has been pledged in support of the victims in the country and the wider region. The pledges were made during a high-level conference in [...]

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]]> UN chief condemns deadly Boko Haram attack in Chad https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-condemns-deadly-boko-haram-attack-in-chad/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:35:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-chief-condemns-deadly-boko-haram-attack-in-chad/ 15 June 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned a series of deadly bombings in the Chadian capital of N’Djamena which reportedly killed more than 25 people and injured dozens of others, according to a spokesperson for the United Nations. In a statement issued earlier today, the UN spokesperson said the Secretary-General extends his [...]

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]]> In Geneva, Ban says international community has ‘obligation to act’ for Yemen peace https://www.theinfostride.com/in-geneva-ban-says-international-community-has-obligation-to-act-for-yemen-peace/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/in-geneva-ban-says-international-community-has-obligation-to-act-for-yemen-peace/ 15 June 2015 – The international community has not a moment to lose if it is to help end the fighting in Yemen and broker a lasting peace for the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today as he urged stakeholders to “make the most of the momentum of opportunity.” Briefing the press at [...]

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]]> Syria: UN rights officials deplore government aerial attacks; warn of retaliation by armed groups https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-rights-officials-deplore-government-aerial-attacks-warn-of-retaliation-by-armed-groups/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 02:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/syria-un-rights-officials-deplore-government-aerial-attacks-warn-of-retaliation-by-armed-groups/ 12 June 2015 – Condemning the rising number of Government aerial attacks in Syria and the use of indiscriminate weapons, such as barrel bombs, including in civilian populated areas, a group of United Nations officials today warned of retaliatory action by non-State armed groups, which could increase the vulnerability of religious and ethnic minorities perceived [...]

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]]> Libya: UN official calls for &#39immediate&#39 release of abducted Tunisian diplomatic staff https://www.theinfostride.com/libya-un-official-calls-for-39immediate39-release-of-abducted-tunisian-diplomatic-staff/ Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:35:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/libya-un-official-calls-for-39immediate39-release-of-abducted-tunisian-diplomatic-staff/ 14 June 2015 – The top United Nations official in Libya has strongly condemned an attack on the Tunisian consulate in the Libyan capital of Tripoli which resulted in the capture of ten consulate staff members. In a press release issued earlier today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the [...]

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]]> Colombia’s peace talks at risk amid renewed clashes, warns UN refugee agency chief https://www.theinfostride.com/colombias-peace-talks-at-risk-amid-renewed-clashes-warns-un-refugee-agency-chief/ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 04:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/colombias-peace-talks-at-risk-amid-renewed-clashes-warns-un-refugee-agency-chief/ 11 June 2015 – Concerned at the recent armed clashes amid the ongoing peace talks on Colombia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, today said these incidents have the potential to “derail” a long sought peace process, increasing risks for the civilian population. “After decades of unrest, Colombians, especially the millions displaced, [...]

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]]> UN agency urges more funding to boost humanitarian aid to children in Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agency-urges-more-funding-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-to-children-in-sudan/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:35:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-agency-urges-more-funding-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-to-children-in-sudan/ 12 June 2015 – Citing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to children in Sudan who are affected by the war in South Sudan, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) stressed the huge demand and urgency of receiving more financial support to continue its relief work in the Country. “We cannot make these boys and girls [...]

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]]> Central African Republic: UN body urges creation of environment conducive for elections https://www.theinfostride.com/central-african-republic-un-body-urges-creation-of-environment-conducive-for-elections/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/central-african-republic-un-body-urges-creation-of-environment-conducive-for-elections/ 11 June 2015 – The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission has called on all stakeholders in Central African Republic (CAR) to help promote an environment conducive to holding elections ahead of the country’s upcoming parliamentary vote. A statement issued today by the Commission’s CAR Configuration said it had taken note of the “commendable progress” to date [...]

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]]> In Geneva, UN envoy meets Syria stakeholders amid ongoing consultations https://www.theinfostride.com/in-geneva-un-envoy-meets-syria-stakeholders-amid-ongoing-consultations/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:25:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/in-geneva-un-envoy-meets-syria-stakeholders-amid-ongoing-consultations/ 10 June 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria is continuing a series of critical meetings with Syrian and international stakeholders as part of the ongoing Geneva Consultations and in an effort to find a political solution to the country’s five-year long conflict. According to a spokesperson for the Organization, Staffan de Mistura [...]

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]]> ‘Libya doesn’t have time,’ says UN envoy, urging parties to make political draft ‘a final one’ https://www.theinfostride.com/libya-doesnt-have-time-says-un-envoy-urging-parties-to-make-political-draft-a-final-one/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 23:35:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/libya-doesnt-have-time-says-un-envoy-urging-parties-to-make-political-draft-a-final-one/ 10 June 2015 – Amid “very encouraging signs” in the United Nations-facilitated Libyan political dialogue, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on the North African nation today said that “time has come to make an agreement” and if possible, before or at the beginning of Ramadan, which begins on 17 June. “We now have a draft.This draft [...]

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]]> Ongoing violence in Darfur having ‘devastating’ impact on civilians, Security Council told https://www.theinfostride.com/ongoing-violence-in-darfur-having-devastating-impact-on-civilians-security-council-told/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:35:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ongoing-violence-in-darfur-having-devastating-impact-on-civilians-security-council-told/ 10 June 2015 – The security situation in Darfur is a very serious one, marked by a “deeply concerning” increase in violent attacks by armed assailants against United Nations peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, the Assistant Secretary-General for UN peacekeeping operations told the Security Council today. “Most worrisome is the devastating impact that [it] has had [...]

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]]> Uganda: UN-backed investments in small farmers yield impressive outcomes https://www.theinfostride.com/uganda-un-backed-investments-in-small-farmers-yield-impressive-outcomes/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 23:36:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/uganda-un-backed-investments-in-small-farmers-yield-impressive-outcomes/ 9 June 2015 – Smallholder farmers in Uganda have made impressive progress in grain harvest and storage, thanks to a World Food Programme (WFP) investment plan which aims at improving their agricultural practices and market access. “WFP is providing over 1,000 farmer groups with critical information, skills and modern tools which enable them to access [...]

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]]> Increased militia violence could push Burundi ‘over the edge,’ warns UN rights chief https://www.theinfostride.com/increased-militia-violence-could-push-burundi-over-the-edge-warns-un-rights-chief/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:36:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/increased-militia-violence-could-push-burundi-over-the-edge-warns-un-rights-chief/ 9 June 2015 – Deeply worried at the increasingly violent and threatening actions by a pro-government militia in Burundi, the United Nations human rights chief today urged the national authorities to take immediate and concrete measures to rein them in. “Every day, we receive 40 to 50 calls from frightened people all across the country [...]

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]]> Ban appoints Senegalese national as Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-appoints-senegalese-national-as-deputy-executive-director-of-unicef/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:35:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ban-appoints-senegalese-national-as-deputy-executive-director-of-unicef/ 8 June 2015 – Ban appoints Senegalese national as Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Fatoumata Ndiaye of Senegal as Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Ms. Ndiaye is currently serving as UNICEF’s Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations [...]

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]]> New UN report details litany of human rights violations, ‘rule by fear’ in Eritrea https://www.theinfostride.com/new-un-report-details-litany-of-human-rights-violations-rule-by-fear-in-eritrea/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:35:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/new-un-report-details-litany-of-human-rights-violations-rule-by-fear-in-eritrea/ 8 June 2015 – Amid “systematic, widespread and gross human rights violations,” the human rights situation in Eritrea has degenerated into a climate of fear in which dissent is stifled and large swathes of the population are subjected to forced labour and imprisonment, a new United Nations report has found. The report by the UN [...]

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]]> UN-facilitated Yemen consultations set for 14 June; Ban urges parties to engage in good faith https://www.theinfostride.com/un-facilitated-yemen-consultations-set-for-14-june-ban-urges-parties-to-engage-in-good-faith/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 02:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-facilitated-yemen-consultations-set-for-14-june-ban-urges-parties-to-engage-in-good-faith/ 6 June 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the readiness of President Abd Rabou Mansour Hadi of Yemen to send a delegation to participate in United Nations-facilitated Yemeni-Yemeni consultations in Geneva, set to start on 14 June. According to a statement issued by a UN spokesperson, the Yemeni President’s decision was communicated to Mr. [...]

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]]> Darfur: Ban welcomes release of two UN-African Union contractors abducted in January https://www.theinfostride.com/darfur-ban-welcomes-release-of-two-un-african-union-contractors-abducted-in-january/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 05:35:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/darfur-ban-welcomes-release-of-two-un-african-union-contractors-abducted-in-january/ 6 June 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed with relief the release of two United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) contractors who were abducted in Zalingei, Central Darfur, Sudan, on 29 January. “The Secretary-General is deeply gratified,” according to a statement issued by a spokesperson for the Organization, which added that Mr. Ban [...]

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]]> FEATURE: How one UN volunteer found her calling https://www.theinfostride.com/feature-how-one-un-volunteer-found-her-calling/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 04:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/feature-how-one-un-volunteer-found-her-calling/ 5 June 2015 – Nothing in Piera Zuccherin’s comfortable upbringing foretold her lifelong involvement as a volunteer. But today, she is one of the more than one billion people who volunteer globally. “In Italy, we’re mostly middle class,” Ms. Zuccherin, 41, told the UN News Centre, as she reminisced about her childhood years growing up [...]

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]]> UN refugee agency concerned by abduction of Eritrean asylum-seekers in eastern Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/un-refugee-agency-concerned-by-abduction-of-eritrean-asylum-seekers-in-eastern-sudan/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 23:35:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-refugee-agency-concerned-by-abduction-of-eritrean-asylum-seekers-in-eastern-sudan/ 5 June 2015 – An armed group opened fire on a convoy transporting Eritrean asylum-seekers in eastern Sudan and kidnapped 14 of them, including six boys and one girl, the United Nations refugee agency reported today and urged the Sudanese Government to spare no effort in apprehending those responsible and bringing them to account. The [...]

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]]> Libyan political dialogue round set for Monday in Morocco – UN mission https://www.theinfostride.com/libyan-political-dialogue-round-set-for-monday-in-morocco-un-mission/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/libyan-political-dialogue-round-set-for-monday-in-morocco-un-mission/ 5 June 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced today that the next round of Libyan political dialogue sessions in Skhirat, Morocco, will commence on Monday, 8 June. “The Mission has received thousands of messages from Libyans gravely concerned about the deteriorating conditions in their country,” said a statement released by [...]

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]]> DR Congo: UN voices support for Government offensive against militia https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-un-voices-support-for-government-offensive-against-militia/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 23:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/dr-congo-un-voices-support-for-government-offensive-against-militia/ 4 June 2015 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has welcomed the latest military operation by the country’s armed forces against members of an independent militia group following the collapse of political negotiations. The military operation – launched on 3 June by the national army (FARDC) against [...]

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]]> Major funding gap has left Iraq on brink of ‘catastrophe,’ UN warns as new humanitarian appeal launched https://www.theinfostride.com/major-funding-gap-has-left-iraq-on-brink-of-catastrophe-un-warns-as-new-humanitarian-appeal-launched/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:25:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/major-funding-gap-has-left-iraq-on-brink-of-catastrophe-un-warns-as-new-humanitarian-appeal-launched/ 4 June 2015 – Critical aid operations supporting millions of people affected by the conflict in Iraq are at risk of shutting down unless funds are made available immediately, senior United Nations warned today as they joined an international appeal for nearly $500 million to cover the immediate needs of 5.6 million Iraqis for the [...]

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]]> UN-backed project to provide hundreds of new housing units to Palestine refugees in Gaza https://www.theinfostride.com/un-backed-project-to-provide-hundreds-of-new-housing-units-to-palestine-refugees-in-gaza/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-backed-project-to-provide-hundreds-of-new-housing-units-to-palestine-refugees-in-gaza/ 3 June 2015 – Palestinian refugee families living in substandard dwellings and owners of homes demolished in last year’s hostilities in Gaza, are among those gaining access to shelter under a United Nations-backed project to provide close to 450 newly-built housing units, which was stalled for three years due the lack of access to construction [...]

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]]> UN health agency warns rainy season now hampering Ebola response in West Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/un-health-agency-warns-rainy-season-now-hampering-ebola-response-in-west-africa/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-health-agency-warns-rainy-season-now-hampering-ebola-response-in-west-africa/ 3 June 2015 – The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today reported an increase in the intensity and geographic area of Ebola transmission in Guinea and Sierra Leone, warned that the onset of the rainy season “from now onwards” will make field operations more difficult and noted that community engagement remains a challenge in [...]

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]]> Burundi: UN urges return to political dialogue amid ongoing tensions, humanitarian crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/burundi-un-urges-return-to-political-dialogue-amid-ongoing-tensions-humanitarian-crisis/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 23:35:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/burundi-un-urges-return-to-political-dialogue-amid-ongoing-tensions-humanitarian-crisis/ 2 June 2015 – The United Nations is continuing its efforts to facilitate a dialogue among Burundian stakeholders amid the country’s ongoing political deadlock and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis, a spokesperson for the Organization announced today. Briefing a press conference earlier this afternoon, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters that the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for [...]

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]]> UN expert urges Somalia to guarantee free expression and to suspend death penalty https://www.theinfostride.com/un-expert-urges-somalia-to-guarantee-free-expression-and-to-suspend-death-penalty/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-expert-urges-somalia-to-guarantee-free-expression-and-to-suspend-death-penalty/ 2 June 2015 – Somalia must put in place a legal framework that guarantees freedom of expression in the country, as well as a moratorium on capital punishment, a United Nations independent expert recommended today, while commending progress accomplished so far. “Somali journalists are often harassed, arrested, censored, even imprisoned, and media organizations are closed [...]

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]]> UN relief wing boosts emergency support to refugees fleeing Burundi crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/un-relief-wing-boosts-emergency-support-to-refugees-fleeing-burundi-crisis/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-relief-wing-boosts-emergency-support-to-refugees-fleeing-burundi-crisis/ 1 June 2015 – The new head of the United Nations relief arm today released a fresh tranche of crisis funding from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) in order to support life-saving relief work for thousands of Burundian refugees dispersed between Rwanda and Tanzania, the Organization has announced. Since early April, nearly 100,000 [...]

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]]> Amid reports of fighting, UN ship with vital food aid for Yemen diverted from Aden https://www.theinfostride.com/amid-reports-of-fighting-un-ship-with-vital-food-aid-for-yemen-diverted-from-aden/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/amid-reports-of-fighting-un-ship-with-vital-food-aid-for-yemen-diverted-from-aden/ 1 June 2015 – A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) chartered ship carrying vital food assistance destined for the Yemeni port of Aden was diverted yesterday to the port of Hudaydah following reports of ongoing fighting and security threats. The MV Amsterdam was on its way from Djibouti carrying over 5,700 metric tons of [...]

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]]> Syria: UN envoy condemns death of at least 70 civilians in Aleppo https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-envoy-condemns-death-of-at-least-70-civilians-in-aleppo/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:25:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/syria-un-envoy-condemns-death-of-at-least-70-civilians-in-aleppo/ 31 May 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has strongly condemned the death of at least 70 civilians in Syria’s northern Aleppo province by barrel bombs dropped from government helicopters. “The news of aerial bombing by Syrian helicopters on a civilian market area of the Aleppo neighbourhood of Al [...]

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]]> UN rights chief urges inquiry into violations by international forces in Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/un-rights-chief-urges-inquiry-into-violations-by-international-forces-in-central-african-republic/ Sun, 31 May 2015 17:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/un-rights-chief-urges-inquiry-into-violations-by-international-forces-in-central-african-republic/ 31 May 2015 – The United Nations human rights chief has urged several States to intensify their efforts to investigate long-standing allegations that soldiers in their forces sent to keep the peace in the Central African Republic (CAR) may have committed very serious violations, including killing of civilians and sexual exploitation of local women. “These [...]

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]]> UN rights office welcomes Nebraska as latest US state to abolish death penalty https://www.theinfostride.com/un-rights-office-welcomes-nebraska-as-latest-us-state-to-abolish-death-penalty/ Sat, 30 May 2015 04:35:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/un-rights-office-welcomes-nebraska-as-latest-us-state-to-abolish-death-penalty/ 29 May 2015 – Welcoming Nebraska as the nineteenth state in the United States to abolish the death penalty, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) today urged the Federal Government to engage with those states retaining the policy towards achieving a nationwide moratorium as a first step to abolition. “We [...]

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]]> UN envoy urges restraint among all Burundian parties; heads to region for weekend summit on crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/un-envoy-urges-restraint-among-all-burundian-parties-heads-to-region-for-weekend-summit-on-crisis/ Fri, 29 May 2015 23:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/un-envoy-urges-restraint-among-all-burundian-parties-heads-to-region-for-weekend-summit-on-crisis/ 29 May 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Burundi today travelled to Tanzania where he hopes an East African community summit over the weekend will help reinforce dialogue among the Burundian parties amid concerns raised by UN agencies that the current political instability and violence puts children at risk and could lead to [...]

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]]> Ramping up northern Mali relief efforts, UN agency aims to assist thousands newly displaced by violence https://www.theinfostride.com/ramping-up-northern-mali-relief-efforts-un-agency-aims-to-assist-thousands-newly-displaced-by-violence/ Fri, 29 May 2015 17:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/ramping-up-northern-mali-relief-efforts-un-agency-aims-to-assist-thousands-newly-displaced-by-violence/ 29 May 2015 – Across northern Mali, a flare-up in clashes between armed groups has spurred a renewed exodus of people fleeing the violence and their homes, the United Nations refugee agency said today, reporting difficulties in reaching the beleaguered populations with critical humanitarian aid. “The volatile security situation is hindering access for humanitarian workers [...]

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]]> Security Council renews mandate of UN Mission in South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-renews-mandate-of-un-mission-in-south-sudan/ Fri, 29 May 2015 05:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/security-council-renews-mandate-of-un-mission-in-south-sudan/ 28 May 2015 – The Security Council today adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations mission in the country until 30 November 2015, giving the operation authorization to use all necessary means to protect civilians, monitor and investigate human rights, and create the conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Council [...]

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]]> Burundi: senior UN officials step up engagement to ease country’s political crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/burundi-senior-un-officials-step-up-engagement-to-ease-countrys-political-crisis/ Thu, 28 May 2015 23:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/burundi-senior-un-officials-step-up-engagement-to-ease-countrys-political-crisis/ 28 May 2015 – The United Nations Special Adviser for the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, arrived in Burundi today as the top UN political official met with a Burundian government representative at UN headquarters and discussed the need to prevent and investigate political violence and killings. Also in Burundi today, a “consultative political dialogue” [...]

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]]> In phone conversation with Yemeni President, Ban expresses concern about uptick in fighting https://www.theinfostride.com/in-phone-conversation-with-yemeni-president-ban-expresses-concern-about-uptick-in-fighting/ Thu, 28 May 2015 18:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/in-phone-conversation-with-yemeni-president-ban-expresses-concern-about-uptick-in-fighting/ 28 May 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced concern about the escalation of fighting in Yemen in a telephone conversation with the country’s President, the United Nations has confirmed. “The Secretary-General expressed his concern about the escalation of fighting on the ground and air strikes since the end of the humanitarian pause, and reiterated [...]

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]]> FEATURE: One UN peacekeeper's mission to improve prisons in Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/feature-one-un-peacekeepers-mission-to-improve-prisons-in-central-african-republic/ Thu, 28 May 2015 17:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/feature-one-un-peacekeepers-mission-to-improve-prisons-in-central-african-republic/ 28 May 2015 – This is 35-year-old Oscar Ouedraogo’s first deployment with a United Nations peacekeeping mission. The native of Burkina Faso has been working as a corrections officer for the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) since 20 September 2014, in the capital, Bangui. In his own country, Mr. [...]

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]]> Middle East Quartet representative Tony Blair is stepping down, UN and partners announce https://www.theinfostride.com/middle-east-quartet-representative-tony-blair-is-stepping-down-un-and-partners-announce/ Thu, 28 May 2015 02:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/middle-east-quartet-representative-tony-blair-is-stepping-down-un-and-partners-announce/ 27 May 2015 – The diplomatic Quartet on the Middle East peace process today announced that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair plans to step aside as the group’s Representative and expressed its “deep appreciation” for his “remarkable service” and commitment to advancing peace and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians. “As the Quartet’s envoy on [...]

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]]> Dialogues needed to tackle violence against women, ‘accountability deficit’ in Sudan – UN expert https://www.theinfostride.com/dialogues-needed-to-tackle-violence-against-women-accountability-deficit-in-sudan-un-expert/ Wed, 27 May 2015 23:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/dialogues-needed-to-tackle-violence-against-women-accountability-deficit-in-sudan-un-expert/ 27 May 2015 – More open and constructive dialogues should be held among Sudanese stakeholders as a top priority to address ‘the silence and the denials’ of crimes against women, a United Nations human rights expert concluded after her recent mission to the country. “The silence and the denials, whether by State authorities or many [...]

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]]> Security Council extends UN mission in Somalia until August https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-extends-un-mission-in-somalia-until-august/ Tue, 26 May 2015 23:35:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/security-council-extends-un-mission-in-somalia-until-august/ 26 May 2015 – The Security Council today adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) as the Horn of Africa country continues down its road towards political recovery and increased security. The resolution – adopted unanimously by the 15-member Council – reaffirms the UN body’s “respect” for [...]

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]]> UN South Sudan envoy describes ‘great challenge’ of protecting civilians on visit to renovated camp https://www.theinfostride.com/un-south-sudan-envoy-describes-great-challenge-of-protecting-civilians-on-visit-to-renovated-camp/ Tue, 26 May 2015 17:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/un-south-sudan-envoy-describes-great-challenge-of-protecting-civilians-on-visit-to-renovated-camp/ 26 May 2015 – Travelling around South Sudan to see efforts made by the United Nations to protect civilians in the country, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Ellen Margrethe Løj, who also heads the UN Mission (UNMISS), visited Bentiu in Unity state this weekend. “We face a great challenge in ensuring the protection of the hundreds [...]

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