UN experts urge China to ‘immediately and unconditionally’ release human rights lawyer
Nov 26, 2017, at 12:25 am
New York, Nov 25(IBNS): Voicing concern that the trial of a human rights lawyer – leading to his imprisonment – fell short of international standards, a group of United Nations rights experts has appealed to the Government for the lawyer’s immediate and unconditional release.
Security Council deplores deadly attack against UN peacekeepers in Mali
Nov 26, 2017, at 12:19 am
New York, Nov 25(IBNS): Condemning “in the strongest terms” an attack against the United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali that left several uniformed personnel dead, the Security Council on Friday called on the country’s authorities to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In Iran, UN aid chief expresses readiness to support post-quake relief efforts
Nov 26, 2017, at 12:17 am
New York, Nov 25(IBNS): Concluding a two-day visit to Iran, the top United Nations humanitarian official said the Organization is ready to fill any gaps in the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake on 12 November that struck the Iran-Iraq border.
UN rights expert calls on Mexico to investigate killing of state-level Ombudsperson
Nov 26, 2017, at 12:10 am
New York, Nov 25(IBNS): Strongly condemning the attack on a state-level Ombudsperson and his family in Mexico, the United Nations expert on human rights defenders has called on the authorities to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Mediterranean crossing still world’s deadliest for migrants – UN report
Nov 26, 2017, at 12:08 am
New York, Nov 25(IBNS): Crossing the Mediterranean to Europe is “by far the world’s deadliest” journey for migrants, with at least 33,761 reported to have died or gone missing between 2000 and 2017, a United Nations report finds.
Egypt attack: President Sisi vows to respond forcefully
Nov 25, 2017, at 06:00 pm
Cairo, Nov 25 (IBNS): Reacting to the deadly terrorist attack in Egypt, which killed 235 people, President Abdul Fatah al-Sisi has said the country will respond forcefully, media reports said.
Conditions in Myanmar's Rakhine not in place to enable safe returns – UN refugee agency
Nov 25, 2017, at 04:34 am
New York, Nov 24(Just Earth News): Amid reports of an agreement between the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar on return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, the United Nations refugee agency has underscored that the returns must be voluntary, and take place in safe and dignified conditions.
Egypt: Militants attack mosque, 230 killed
Nov 25, 2017, at 03:01 am
Egypt, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least 230 people were killed as militants launched gun and bomb attack on a mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province, media reports said on Friday.
Egypt: Suspected militants attack mosque, several killed
Nov 25, 2017, at 12:27 am
Cairo, Nov 24 (IBNS): In a bomb and gun attack at a mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province has left several people killed on Friday, media reports said.
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe's new president
Nov 24, 2017, at 10:07 pm
Harare, Nov 24 (IBNS): Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn-in as the new president of Zimbabwe on Friday.
At UN, over $2 billion pledged to help hurricane-affected Caribbean nations ‘build back better’
Nov 23, 2017, at 10:03 am
New York, Nov 23(Just Earth News): The international community mobilized over $1.3 billion in pledges and more than $1 billion in loans and debt relief to help Caribbean nations recover from the strong hurricanes that pummelled the region a few months ago, during a meeting at United Nations Headquarters on Tuesday.
ISIL ‘down but not out’ in Iraq; UN envoy urges efforts to defeat group’s extremist ideology
Nov 23, 2017, at 10:02 am
New York, Nov 23(Just Earth News): The military victory against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) is only one component of a complex battle that addresses the root causes of extremist ideology, the United Nations envoy for Iraq said on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2017, at 10:01 am
New York, Nov 23(Just Earth News): Energy is key to global development, but the world’s poorest and most vulnerable nations fare up to six times worse than their more industrialized counterparts when it comes to accessing the vital resource, the United Nations warned on Wednesday.
UN urges global action so women and girls everywhere can live free from all forms of violence
Nov 23, 2017, at 10:00 am
New York, Nov 23(Just Earth News): Achieving gender equality and the full empowerment of women is the answer to ending violence against women, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, calling for collective global action on this cause.
Adopt a ‘common line,’ UN negotiator appeals to Syrian opposition
Nov 23, 2017, at 09:59 am
New York, Nov 23(Just Earth News): Syrian opposition groups meeting in Saudi Arabia should do all they can to unify ahead of a fresh round of United Nations-facilitated talks in Geneva, UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Wednesday.
UN agency gravely concerned by lack of medical services in Syria’s eastern Ghouta
Nov 23, 2017, at 09:56 am
New York, Nov 23(Just Earth News): Despite escalating violence and increasing humanitarian needs, life-saving medicines, medical equipment, and surgical supplies are being prevented from entering eastern Ghouta in Syria and the plan to transfer critically ill patients to hospitals elsewhere has not been approved, the United Nations health agency has warned.
Conviction of Mladic, the 'epitome of evil,' a momentous victory for justice – UN rights chief
Nov 23, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Welcoming Wednesday’s conviction of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic on multiple counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by an international tribunal, the United Nations top human right official said that the verdict is “a warning” to perpetrators of such crimes that they will be brought to justice.
Uber paid hackers $100,000 to keep data breach a secret
Nov 22, 2017, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Uber Technologies Inc paid hackers 100,000 Dollars to keep secret a massive breach last year that exposed the data of some 57 million customers, the company said.
Lebanese PM Hariri returns to Beirut
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:30 pm
Beirut, Nov 22 (IBNS): Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri landed in the national capital, Beirut, for the first time since announcing his resignation on Nov 4 while in Saudi Arabia, reports said.
Trump and co. slap new sanctions against North Korea, Chinese companies
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Washington/Pyongyang/Beijing, Nov 22 (IBNS): In a bid to tighten grip on North Korea and stop its nuclear programme, the United States has slapped new sanctions on Tuesday, a day after returning the isolated nations to its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Zimbabweans cheer as Mugabe steps down as President
Nov 22, 2017, at 04:11 pm
Harare, Nov 22 (IBNS): Thousands of Zimbabweans cheered and partied all night long in the national capital after Robert Mugabe stepped down as the country's President, ending a near-four-decade rule.
UN chief condemns suicide attacks that leaves dozens dead in northern Nigeria town
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:13 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the suicide attacks that took place earlier on Tuesday in Adamawa state, Nigeria, which resulted in scores of casualties, and called for those responsible for the “heinous acts” to be swiftly brought to justice.
Nearly 21 million people now have access to HIV treatment – UN agency
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:12 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): About 20.9 million people now have access to the antiretroviral therapy, according to a new report by the UN agency leading the global push to end AIDS, spotlighting that this remarkable progress has been made possible by people living with HIV demanding their rights, strong leadership and financial commitment.
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:10 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Three weeks following the closure of the Manus Island regional processing centre, the situation on the ground is very serious and deteriorates by the day, a senior United Nations official on protection of refugees has said.
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:09 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Caribbean countries need “a new and better deal” – one that includes access to concessional finance and adequate insurance – if they are to build climate resilience, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said On Tuesday at an international conference to mobilize support for the reconstruction of communities devastated by a series of powerful hurricanes
Still far too much secrecy surrounding use of death penalty, says senior UN human rights official
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:08 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations human rights official has stressed the need for greater transparency by countries that still use the death penalty, noting that this is vital for families, who have a right to know the fate of their loved ones, as well as for lawyers so they can provide an effective defence.
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:07 am
New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council Tuesday, top United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and the head of the Organization’s anti-crime office, underscored the international community’s collective responsibility to stop criminals and terrorists from preying on vulnerable populations and migrants.
UN report urges Sudan to address plight of millions of displaced people in Darfur
Nov 22, 2017, at 05:30 am
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office has called on the Government of Sudan to pursue effective, transparent and durable policies to enable the 2.6 million people who have been internally displaced by the long-running conflict in Darfur to return home voluntarily or to reintegrate into host communities.
Lack of quality opportunities stalling young people's quest for decent work – UN report
Nov 22, 2017, at 05:29 am
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): Overall economic growth remains disconnected from employment generation, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned, noting that young people continue to suffer from persistent unemployment and lack of quality job opportunities.
Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's President
Nov 22, 2017, at 04:45 am
Harare, Nov 21 (IBNS): Ending four decades of rule, Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday.