Asia Pacific – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 04 May 2016 20:19:14 +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 Asia Pacific – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Increased Worries Over Fall In World Stocks For The Second Successive Day https://www.theinfostride.com/increased-worries-over-fall-in-world-stocks-for-the-second-successive-day/ Wed, 04 May 2016 20:19:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127637 World stocks fell for the second successive day on Wednesday and metals prices declined, pressured by signs of a renewed and prolonged downturn in global growth. In a holiday-shortened week, share prices fell in Asia and Europe. The gloom looked set to carry over to Wall Street, according to index futures <ESc1> <1YMc1>. Lacklustre manufacturing [...]

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]]> Middle East: UN chief welcomes temporary ceasefire, urges longer-term agreement https://www.theinfostride.com/middle-east-un-chief-welcomes-temporary-ceasefire-urges-longer-term-agreement/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:35:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/middle-east-un-chief-welcomes-temporary-ceasefire-urges-longer-term-agreement/ 10 August 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today’s announcement by Egypt that the Israelis and the Palestinians have accepted another 72 hours’ unconditional humanitarian ceasefire and urged all concerned to avoid steps that would lead to a resumption of violence. Mr. Ban expressed “his strong hope that this will give the two sides, under [...]

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]]> UN agency provides assistance for hundreds fleeing town near Lebanon’s border with Syria https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agency-provides-assistance-for-hundreds-fleeing-town-near-lebanons-border-with-syria/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/un-agency-provides-assistance-for-hundreds-fleeing-town-near-lebanons-border-with-syria/ 8 August 2014 – As violence escalates in Lebanon, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and its partners are distributing humanitarian supplies in the north-eastern Bekaa Valley to both Lebanese and Syrian refugees who had fled the town of Arsal, close to the Syrian border. The agency’s spokesperson, Arianne Rummery said today that UNHCR has [...]

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]]> UN calls for urgent response to help thousands in northern Iraq displaced by militants’ advance https://www.theinfostride.com/un-calls-for-urgent-response-to-help-thousands-in-northern-iraq-displaced-by-militants-advance/ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/un-calls-for-urgent-response-to-help-thousands-in-northern-iraq-displaced-by-militants-advance/ 7 August 2014 – As Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorists continue to overrun areas of northern Iraq, the United Nations has begun coordinating humanitarian assistance for displaced vulnerable ethnic and religious minorities, while Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on the international community to support Iraq and help the Government alleviate the [...]

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]]> Iraq: UN expresses ‘extreme concern’ as Sinjar violence reportedly claims lives of 40 children https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-un-expresses-extreme-concern-as-sinjar-violence-reportedly-claims-lives-of-40-children/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:35:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/iraq-un-expresses-extreme-concern-as-sinjar-violence-reportedly-claims-lives-of-40-children/ 5 August 2014 – The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) expressed “extreme concern” today over reports that some 40 children from northern Iraq’s Yazidi minority group died as a result of the violence being carried out in the Sinjar region by militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other [...]

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]]> Tens of thousands of besieged Syrians receive food aid for first time, UN reports https://www.theinfostride.com/tens-of-thousands-of-besieged-syrians-receive-food-aid-for-first-time-un-reports/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:35:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/tens-of-thousands-of-besieged-syrians-receive-food-aid-for-first-time-un-reports/ 5 August 2014 – More people in besieged and difficult-to-reach areas of Syria are getting food due to a Security Council resolution approved last month that allows delivery trucks to more easily cross borders and conflict lines, the United Nations emergency food agency today confirmed. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said it has made [...]

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]]> As Gaza ceasefire begins, UN Chief urges parties to commence peace talks in Cairo https://www.theinfostride.com/as-gaza-ceasefire-begins-un-chief-urges-parties-to-commence-peace-talks-in-cairo/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/as-gaza-ceasefire-begins-un-chief-urges-parties-to-commence-peace-talks-in-cairo/ 5 August 2014 – Following the announcement yesterday of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all parties to commence talks in Cairo for a durable peace. Both Israelis and Palestinians must address underlying issues that continue to cause outbreaks of conflict, said Mr. Ban in a statement [...]

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]]> ‘Flagrant’ violations of international law continue in Syria, top UN relief official warns https://www.theinfostride.com/flagrant-violations-of-international-law-continue-in-syria-top-un-relief-official-warns/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 06:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/flagrant-violations-of-international-law-continue-in-syria-top-un-relief-official-warns/ 30 July 2014 – ‘Flagrant’ violations of international law continue in Syria, Top UN relief official warns With the United Nations and its partners in Syria begin to ramp up aid deliveries across battle lines, the Organization’s Emergency Relief Coordinator warned today that attacks on civilians by all parties to the conflict and human rights [...]

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]]> Security Council, in emergency session, calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-in-emergency-session-calls-for-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-gaza/ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:35:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/security-council-in-emergency-session-calls-for-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-gaza/ 28 July 2014 – The United Nations Security Council today, meeting in an emergency session just after midnight, called for an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire, allowing for the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip. In a presidential statement, the 15-member body expressed strong support for the call by international partners and [...]

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]]> Gaza: UN renews appeal for humanitarian ceasefire leading to political talks https://www.theinfostride.com/gaza-un-renews-appeal-for-humanitarian-ceasefire-leading-to-political-talks/ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:35:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/gaza-un-renews-appeal-for-humanitarian-ceasefire-leading-to-political-talks/ 27 July 2014 – Welcoming the broadly observed 12-hour humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon renewed his appeal to all parties to declare a week-long ceasefire as a prelude to restarting political negotiations. A statement issued yesterday by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson noted that there were countless images of Gazans trying [...]

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]]> Arms race in Syria must be stopped to reduce civilian suffering, says head of UN panel https://www.theinfostride.com/arms-race-in-syria-must-be-stopped-to-reduce-civilian-suffering-says-head-of-un-panel/ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:35:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/arms-race-in-syria-must-be-stopped-to-reduce-civilian-suffering-says-head-of-un-panel/ 25 July 2014 – As ‘gross human rights violations’ continue in Syria, the head of a United Nations-appointed human rights probe today implored Member States to stop supplying weapons to both sides. Speaking to UN Radio ahead of an informal gathering with members of the Security Council, the Chair of the Independent International Commission of [...]

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]]> #Crisis: Security Council holds emergency meeting on Gaza; Ban meets with Abbas in Qatar https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-holds-emergency-meeting-on-gaza-ban-meets-with-abbas-in-qatar/ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/security-council-holds-emergency-meeting-on-gaza-ban-meets-with-abbas-in-qatar/ 20 July 2014 – The Security Council today called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Doha, the first leg of a Middle East tour which aims to end the conflict. Following a late-night closed-door meeting, Ambassador [...]

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]]> UN chief, special envoys pledge to ‘spare no effort’ to end Syria bloodshed https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-special-envoys-pledge-to-spare-no-effort-to-end-syria-bloodshed/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 06:35:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/un-chief-special-envoys-pledge-to-spare-no-effort-to-end-syria-bloodshed/ 17 July 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, flanked by his new special envoys for Syria, today pledged to “spare no effort” to help end the bloodshed and bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict that brought untold suffering to millions. “The Syrian people have suffered enough and too long. It is time for action. [...]

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]]> There can be no military solution, Ban says as Israel launches ground offensive against Gaza https://www.theinfostride.com/there-can-be-no-military-solution-ban-says-as-israel-launches-ground-offensive-against-gaza/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 06:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/there-can-be-no-military-solution-ban-says-as-israel-launches-ground-offensive-against-gaza/ 17 July 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his regret that Israel has launched a ground offensive against Gaza, despite calls for restraint, and stressed that there can be no military solution to the conflict which flared up over a week ago. “I regret that despite my repeated urgings, and those of many regional [...]

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]]> Syria: UN agency urges Europe to shoulder more of refugee challenge https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-agency-urges-europe-to-shoulder-more-of-refugee-challenge/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:35:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/syria-un-agency-urges-europe-to-shoulder-more-of-refugee-challenge/ 11 July 2014 – With Syria heading into its fourth year of conflict, a United Nations agency today called on Europe to do more to help Syrian refugees, after a new report found that some nations in the region are turning back asylum seekers and ‘shouldering only a small part’ of the challenges. “In fact, [...]

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]]> UN mission reports rocket fire from south Lebanon towards Israel https://www.theinfostride.com/un-mission-reports-rocket-fire-from-south-lebanon-towards-israel/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/un-mission-reports-rocket-fire-from-south-lebanon-towards-israel/ 11 July 2014 – The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported that earlier today, its radar revealed that three rockets originating from the general area of Ain Arab in south Lebanon were fired towards Israel. According to a UN spokesperson in New York, the Mission’s radar picked up the activity at around 6 [...]

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]]> Humanitarian needs outpacing response amid ongoing obstacles to aid delivery in Syria – UN https://www.theinfostride.com/humanitarian-needs-outpacing-response-amid-ongoing-obstacles-to-aid-delivery-in-syria-un/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:35:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/humanitarian-needs-outpacing-response-amid-ongoing-obstacles-to-aid-delivery-in-syria-un/ 26 June 2014 – Four months after the Security Council adopted a resolution demanding unimpeded access to people in need of assistance in Syria, relief agencies continue to face obstacles to aid delivery while the needs continue to grow and are now outpacing response efforts, the United Nations humanitarian chief reported today. Resolution 2139, adopted [...]

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]]> UN human rights chief urges Iran to halt imminent execution of juvenile offender https://www.theinfostride.com/un-human-rights-chief-urges-iran-to-halt-imminent-execution-of-juvenile-offender/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:35:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/un-human-rights-chief-urges-iran-to-halt-imminent-execution-of-juvenile-offender/ 26 June 2014 – The United Nations human rights chief today called on authorities in Iran to halt the imminent execution of a juvenile offender, while also voicing concern about the excessive use of the death penalty in the country since the start of the year. “The imminent execution of Razieh Ebrahimi has once again [...]

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]]> UN agencies ‘surging’ staff, funds to meet urgent humanitarian needs in Iraq https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agencies-surging-staff-funds-to-meet-urgent-humanitarian-needs-in-iraq/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/un-agencies-surging-staff-funds-to-meet-urgent-humanitarian-needs-in-iraq/ 25 June 2014 – Yet again, another humanitarian crisis has hit war-torn Iraq, disproportionately and negatively impacting the hungry poor, the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today, wrapping up a two-day visit to the country, which has in recent weeks, seen violent armed groups sweep through a number of provinces [...]

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]]> UN envoy denounces latest attack on Lebanese security forces https://www.theinfostride.com/un-envoy-denounces-latest-attack-on-lebanese-security-forces/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:35:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/un-envoy-denounces-latest-attack-on-lebanese-security-forces/ 24 June 2014 – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that took place yesterday at the entrance to the southern suburbs of Beirut in which a member of the security forces was killed and a number of people were injured. The attack, which occurred close to a Lebanese [...]

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]]> Iraq violence: UN confirms more than 2,000 killed, injured since early June https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-violence-un-confirms-more-than-2000-killed-injured-since-early-june/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:35:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/iraq-violence-un-confirms-more-than-2000-killed-injured-since-early-june/ 24 June 2014 – More than 1,000 people were killed in Iraq, and another 1,000 injured in the two weeks since the group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) and its allies began to sweep across the country, the United Nations today confirmed, stressing that those figures should be viewed [...]

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]]> Syria: UN agency ready to expand aid work in Yarmouk, if reported truce holds https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-agency-ready-to-expand-aid-work-in-yarmouk-if-reported-truce-holds/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/syria-un-agency-ready-to-expand-aid-work-in-yarmouk-if-reported-truce-holds/ 23 June 2014 – Following a reported ceasefire in the besieged Yarmouk camp in Syria, the United Nations agency that administers aid to Palestinian refugees across the Middle East said it is ready to resume and expand its humanitarian activities as soon as it has access to the site. It has been more than two [...]

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]]> Iraq: UN chief, Security Council deplore kidnapping of Turkish diplomats in Mosul https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-un-chief-security-council-deplore-kidnapping-of-turkish-diplomats-in-mosul/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:36:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/iraq-un-chief-security-council-deplore-kidnapping-of-turkish-diplomats-in-mosul/ 11 June 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council today deplored the kidnapping of Turkish diplomats in the Iraqi city of Mosul, while the United Nations humanitarian arm reported that hundreds of thousands of people have fled the area amid rising violence. Islamic insurgents seized Iraq’s second largest city on Tuesday following days [...]

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]]> Iraq: amid rising violence, Ban urges political leaders to show unity in face of threats https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-amid-rising-violence-ban-urges-political-leaders-to-show-unity-in-face-of-threats/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:36:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/iraq-amid-rising-violence-ban-urges-political-leaders-to-show-unity-in-face-of-threats/ 10 June 2014 – Urging all political leaders in Iraq to show national unity against the myriad threats facing the country, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed grave concern about the “serious deterioration” of security in Mosul, and condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks that have left scores of dead and wounded in Iraq’s northern [...]

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]]> Despite Security Council measure, calls for aid access in Syria being ignored – UN relief official https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-security-council-measure-calls-for-aid-access-in-syria-being-ignored-un-relief-official/ Fri, 30 May 2014 06:35:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/05/despite-security-council-measure-calls-for-aid-access-in-syria-being-ignored-un-relief-official/ 29 May 2014 – Three months after the Security Council unanimously approved a resolution aiming to boost humanitarian aid access in Syria, a senior United Nations official is once again appealing for rapid, unhindered and safe access to besieged Syrians. “Bureaucratic obstructions on the delivery of assistance must stop. We don’t have the time for [...]

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]]> Bangladesh: one year on, UN welcomes initial payments to survivors of factory collapse https://www.theinfostride.com/bangladesh-one-year-on-un-welcomes-initial-payments-to-survivors-of-factory-collapse/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:35:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/bangladesh-one-year-on-un-welcomes-initial-payments-to-survivors-of-factory-collapse/ 23 April 2014 – One year after the global garment industry’s worst industrial accident, the fund chaired by the United Nations to compensate victims of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza factory collapse has begun issuing its initial round of payments, as efforts to address the root causes of the disaster continue. The Coordination Committee, chaired by the [...]

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]]> Myanmar: UNICEF warns children of Kachin face growing threats due to recent fighting https://www.theinfostride.com/myanmar-unicef-warns-children-of-kachin-face-growing-threats-due-to-recent-fighting/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:35:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/myanmar-unicef-warns-children-of-kachin-face-growing-threats-due-to-recent-fighting/ 22 April 2014 – Recent fighting between Government forces and Kachin rebels in Myanmar, and the resulting displacement of thousands of people, has significantly increased the risks to young people, including possible recruitment, limited access to basic services and the threat of landmines, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned today. An estimated 1,000 children [...]

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]]> UNESCO chief denounces killing of journalist in the Philippines https://www.theinfostride.com/unesco-chief-denounces-killing-of-journalist-in-the-philippines/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:35:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/unesco-chief-denounces-killing-of-journalist-in-the-philippines/ 22 April 2014 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has denounced the killing of journalist Rubylita Garcia and called on authorities in the Philippines to investigate the case. “It is essential that the authorities of the Philippines do all they can to identify and bring to trial those [...]

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]]> UN welcomes safe return of two abducted staffers in Pakistan https://www.theinfostride.com/un-welcomes-safe-return-of-two-abducted-staffers-in-pakistan/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:35:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-welcomes-safe-return-of-two-abducted-staffers-in-pakistan/ 21 April 2014 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) confirmed today that two of its national staff who were abducted last Thursday in the Pakistani port city of Karachi are now safe and well. “The whole UN family in Pakistan welcomes their safe return,” the world body said in a statement. The two staff [...]

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]]> Senior UN official calls for women to remain engaged in Afghan political life https://www.theinfostride.com/senior-un-official-calls-for-women-to-remain-engaged-in-afghan-political-life/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/senior-un-official-calls-for-women-to-remain-engaged-in-afghan-political-life/ 21 April 2014 – With the results still being counted from Afghanistan’s recent presidential election, the top United Nations official in the country today urged efforts to ensure that women remain meaningfully engaged in the political process and improve political life there. Speaking after a meeting with female parliamentarians in the capital Kabul, Jan Kubiš, [...]

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]]> Ahead of Sendai conference, Ban pushes for 2015 global agreement on disaster risk https://www.theinfostride.com/ahead-of-sendai-conference-ban-pushes-for-2015-global-agreement-on-disaster-risk/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 06:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/ahead-of-sendai-conference-ban-pushes-for-2015-global-agreement-on-disaster-risk/ 16 April 2014 – Disaster risk reduction and climate change are closely linked, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed, reiterating to the world community his key priorities through the next year as preparations continue for the 2015 world conference on reducing risk from natural disasters. “The aim is simple: to leave a more resilient world to [...]

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]]> Nepal: UN official concerned at new attempt to grant amnesties for human rights abuses https://www.theinfostride.com/nepal-un-official-concerned-at-new-attempt-to-grant-amnesties-for-human-rights-abuses/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:35:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/nepal-un-official-concerned-at-new-attempt-to-grant-amnesties-for-human-rights-abuses/ 14 April 2014 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today voiced grave concern at a bill presented to the Nepalese Parliament which could lead to amnesties for serious human rights violations, saying it would weaken the foundation for a genuine peace in the country. Under the bill, which is aimed at creating [...]

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]]> UN mission welcomes release of partial results in presidential poll, urges patience https://www.theinfostride.com/un-mission-welcomes-release-of-partial-results-in-presidential-poll-urges-patience/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:35:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-mission-welcomes-release-of-partial-results-in-presidential-poll-urges-patience/ 13 April 2014 – Welcoming today’s announcement of the first batch of results in Afghanistan’s Presidential elections as a further step towards completing the electoral process, the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA) has noted that these results represent only a small proportion of the millions of ballots cast in the poll. The [...]

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]]> UN concerned at broad application of death penalty in Brunei's revised penal code https://www.theinfostride.com/un-concerned-at-broad-application-of-death-penalty-in-bruneis-revised-penal-code/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:35:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-concerned-at-broad-application-of-death-penalty-in-bruneis-revised-penal-code/ 11 April 2014 – The United Nations human rights office today voiced deep concern about the revised penal code in Brunei Darussalam which stipulates the death penalty for numerous offences, including robbery, adultery, and insult or defamation of the Prophet Mohammed, and introduces stoning to death as the specific method of execution for crimes of [...]

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]]> Myanmar: UN welcomes establishment of probe into recent attacks on aid workers https://www.theinfostride.com/myanmar-un-welcomes-establishment-of-probe-into-recent-attacks-on-aid-workers/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:35:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/myanmar-un-welcomes-establishment-of-probe-into-recent-attacks-on-aid-workers/ 10 April 2014 – The top United Nations official in Myanmar welcomed the Government’s condemnation of the recent attacks against UN and non-governmental organization (NGO) premises in Sittwe, and its commitment to see perpetrators brought to justice through a newly established investigation commission. “I welcome the response of the Government [Myanmar] to the attacks against [...]

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]]> Ban deplores recent deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-deplores-recent-deadly-terrorist-attacks-in-pakistan/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:35:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/ban-deplores-recent-deadly-terrorist-attacks-in-pakistan/ 9 April 2014 – United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned today the two recent deadly bomb blasts in Pakistan, in the capital Islamabad and in the Baluchistan province. “The Secretary-General deplores the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, including today’s bombing of a market in Islamabad and yesterday’s attack on a train in Baluchistan, incidents [...]

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]]> High rate of Māori in prison among concerns as UN experts wrap up New Zealand visit https://www.theinfostride.com/high-rate-of-mori-in-prison-among-concerns-as-un-experts-wrap-up-new-zealand-visit/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:35:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/high-rate-of-mori-in-prison-among-concerns-as-un-experts-wrap-up-new-zealand-visit/ 8 April 2014 – A United Nations human rights panel has voiced concerns about issues related to the deprivation of liberty in New Zealand, including the “disproportionate incarceration rates” of the Māori population, despite legal safeguards against arbitrary detention. Speaking in Auckland yesterday at the end of their first official visit to the country, members [...]

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]]> UN mission strongly condemns deadly attack in southern Afghanistan https://www.theinfostride.com/un-mission-strongly-condemns-deadly-attack-in-southern-afghanistan/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:35:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-mission-strongly-condemns-deadly-attack-in-southern-afghanistan/ 8 April 2014 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has strongly condemned an attack in the southern province of Kandahar which killed 15 civilians and injured another five. A pressure-plate improvised explosive device (PP-IED) was detonated on 7 April in Gilankicha village in Maywand district by a pick-up truck carrying 20 civilians. [...]

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]]> Cambodia: UN expert concerned over curbs affecting human rights, democratic processes https://www.theinfostride.com/cambodia-un-expert-concerned-over-curbs-affecting-human-rights-democratic-processes/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 06:35:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/cambodia-un-expert-concerned-over-curbs-affecting-human-rights-democratic-processes/ 7 April 2014 – The United Nations independent expert on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, expressed concern today that the country’s National Assembly held its second session last week without the opposition representatives taking up their seat, and urged the legislature to upkeep the key principles of any law-making process: transparency, accountability and [...]

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]]> Philippines' debt must be cancelled to support typhoon recovery effort – UN expert https://www.theinfostride.com/philippines-debt-must-be-cancelled-to-support-typhoon-recovery-effort-un-expert/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 06:35:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/philippines-debt-must-be-cancelled-to-support-typhoon-recovery-effort-un-expert/ 7 April 2014 – Voicing concern that the Philippines’ post-typhoon reconstruction and recovery efforts could be undermined by its heavy debt load, a United Nations independent human rights expert today issued a strong call on international creditors to cancel the country’s debt and to provide unrestricted grant aid instead of new loans. “Grant aid, not [...]

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]]> Afghanistan: Ban welcomes polls as important step forward in first democratic transition of power https://www.theinfostride.com/afghanistan-ban-welcomes-polls-as-important-step-forward-in-first-democratic-transition-of-power/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 06:35:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/afghanistan-ban-welcomes-polls-as-important-step-forward-in-first-democratic-transition-of-power/ 7 April 2014 – United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the Afghan people for Saturday’s historic presidential and provincial elections, which marked “an important step forward” in the country’s path to democracy. “The millions of women and men who cast their ballots are a testament to the courage and the commitment of Afghans to [...]

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]]> UN expert alarmed at worsening human rights situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state https://www.theinfostride.com/un-expert-alarmed-at-worsening-human-rights-situation-in-myanmars-rakhine-state/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 06:35:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-expert-alarmed-at-worsening-human-rights-situation-in-myanmars-rakhine-state/ 7 April 2014 – An independent United Nations expert today sounded the alarm on the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, adding that the evacuation of aid workers following recent attacks on the humanitarian community would have severe consequences for life-saving work in the area. “Recent developments in Rakhine state are the latest [...]

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]]> UN congratulates Afghan voters for taking part in &#39historic&#39 elections https://www.theinfostride.com/un-congratulates-afghan-voters-for-taking-part-in-39historic39-elections/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 06:35:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-congratulates-afghan-voters-for-taking-part-in-39historic39-elections/ 5 April 2014 – As voters across Afghanistan braved inclement weather and security threats to cast their ballots in Saturday’s presidential and provincial council elections, the top United Nations official there congratulated them for participating in this “historic moment” for the country. “Today was a good day for the future of a stable and unified [...]

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]]> Kazakhstan urged to end mandatory registration of religious communities – UN expert https://www.theinfostride.com/kazakhstan-urged-to-end-mandatory-registration-of-religious-communities-un-expert/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 06:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/kazakhstan-urged-to-end-mandatory-registration-of-religious-communities-un-expert/ 4 April 2014 – The United Nations expert on religious freedom called today on the Kazakhstan Government to halt the mandatory registration of religious communities, which notably affects small groups. During a visit to Kazakhstan – mandated by the UN Human Rights Council – Heiner Bielefeldt, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief found [...]

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]]> Encouraged by preparations for historic Afghan polls, Ban urges all citizens to vote https://www.theinfostride.com/encouraged-by-preparations-for-historic-afghan-polls-ban-urges-all-citizens-to-vote/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:35:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/encouraged-by-preparations-for-historic-afghan-polls-ban-urges-all-citizens-to-vote/ 3 April 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he is encouraged by the technical and security preparations and broad public engagement for Afghanistan’s upcoming elections and urged all of the country’s citizens to take part in the historic polls which will be held on Saturday. The presidential and provincial council elections on 5 April [...]

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]]> Ban praises small islands' commitment to address climate change https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-praises-small-islands-commitment-to-address-climate-change/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:35:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/ban-praises-small-islands-commitment-to-address-climate-change/ 2 April 2014 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised the commitment by small islands in the Pacific to low-carbon development and urged them to continue their ambitious efforts to combat climate change and spur other nations to come to a binding agreement on this issue next year. “Because you are on the front [...]

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]]> ‘Go and vote,' UN official urges Afghans ahead of upcoming elections https://www.theinfostride.com/go-and-vote-un-official-urges-afghans-ahead-of-upcoming-elections/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/go-and-vote-un-official-urges-afghans-ahead-of-upcoming-elections/ 2 April 2014 – A senior United Nations official today urged Afghans to use this Saturday’s presidential and provincial council elections to shape the future of the country through peaceful, democratic means. “This is your chance, this is your right; you should not allow anyone to deprive you of your right to go and vote [...]

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]]> Myanmar: UN warns hundreds of thousands affected by aid disruption in Rakhine state https://www.theinfostride.com/myanmar-un-warns-hundreds-of-thousands-affected-by-aid-disruption-in-rakhine-state/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/myanmar-un-warns-hundreds-of-thousands-affected-by-aid-disruption-in-rakhine-state/ 2 April 2014 – The United Nations humanitarian wing is warning that life-saving assistance to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state have been seriously disrupted following the recent attacks on the UN and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). “Life-saving assistance to displaced people, isolated villages and Rakhine communities have been seriously disrupted,” the [...]

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]]> UN court rules against Japan's whaling activities in the Antarctic https://www.theinfostride.com/un-court-rules-against-japans-whaling-activities-in-the-antarctic/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:35:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/un-court-rules-against-japans-whaling-activities-in-the-antarctic/ 31 March 2014 – The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled against Japan in a case involving charges by Australia that the country was using a scientific research programme to mask a commercial whaling venture in the Antarctic. The Hague-based UN judicial arm ordered a temporary halt to the activities, largely involving [...]

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]]> In wake of attacks, Ban urges Myanmar to ensure safety of humanitarian workers, property https://www.theinfostride.com/in-wake-of-attacks-ban-urges-myanmar-to-ensure-safety-of-humanitarian-workers-property/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:35:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/in-wake-of-attacks-ban-urges-myanmar-to-ensure-safety-of-humanitarian-workers-property/ 31 March 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the Government of Myanmar to ensure the safety and security of all staff members and their property in the wake of recent attacks against the United Nations and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Rakhine state. In a telephone conversation on Sunday with President Thein Sein, Mr. [...]

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