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Myanmar: UN alarmed at worsening human rights situation

Apr 08, 2014, at 07:11 pm

New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): An independent United Nations expert on Monday 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.

Afghanistan: Ban welcomes polls as transition of power

Apr 08, 2014, at 06:58 pm

New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): 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.

Afghanistan votes to elect new president

Apr 06, 2014, at 05:23 am

Kabul, Apr 5 (IBNS): Defying Taliban threats , more than seven million voters exercised their franchise in the presidential and provincial polls in Afghanistan on Saturday, country's Independent Election Commission (IEC) said.

UN deplores attack on journalists in Afghanistan

Apr 05, 2014, at 06:06 pm

New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemned the "abhorrent" attack on two international journalists working for the Associated Press on Friday which left one dead and the other wounded.

Pak Taliban extends ceasefire

Apr 05, 2014, at 06:04 am

Miranshah, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Pakistani Taliban on Friday extended the ceasefire till Apr 10, media reports said.

Foreign journalist shot dead in Afghanistan

Apr 05, 2014, at 03:38 am

Khost, Apr 4 (IBNS): An Afghan policeman opened fire at two foreign journalists in eastern Afghanistan on Friday which left one of them dead, reports said.

Ban urges all Afghans to vote in upcoming elections

Apr 04, 2014, at 05:50 pm

New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday 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.

Pakistan denies reports of Taliban prisoners release

Apr 04, 2014, at 04:41 am

Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Pakistan Prime Minister's office on Thursday dismissed reports that it has released prisoners belonging to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Myanmar: UN concerned over aid disruption in Rakhine

Apr 03, 2014, at 06:10 pm

New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): 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).

UN urges Afghans to vote in upcoming elections

Apr 03, 2014, at 05:59 pm

New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): A senior United Nations official on Wednesday urged Afghans to use this Saturday's presidential and provincial council elections to shape the future of the country through peaceful, democratic means.

Musharraf survives assassination attempt

Apr 03, 2014, at 05:02 pm

Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS) Former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Thursday survived an assassination attempt as a bomb was blasted allegedly targetting his convoy while he was being shifted from Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) to his farmhouse in Chak Shehzad, said reports.

Myanmar: Ban urges safety of humanitarian workers

Apr 01, 2014, at 06:47 pm

New York, Apr 1 (IBNS): United Nations 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.

Pervez Musharraf cannot travel abroad

Apr 01, 2014, at 07:24 am

Islamabad, Mar 31 (IBNS) A special court in Pakistan hearing the treason trial of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf disposed of his petitions seeking to travel abroad, according to Geo News.

Pervez Musharraf indicted for treason

Apr 01, 2014, at 07:23 am

Islamabad, Mar 31 (IBNS) A special court in Pakistan on Monday indicted former military President Pervez Musharraf in a treason case.

Kabul: UN voices solidarity with Afghans ahead of polls

Apr 01, 2014, at 07:20 am

New York, Mar 29 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping chief on Friday expressed his solidarity with the Afghan people on the eve of next week’s elections and reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country through the polls and beyond.

UN urges Myanmar to ensure safety of aid workers

Apr 01, 2014, at 05:10 am

New York, Mar 29 (IBNS): Voicing concern about attacks this week on United Nations and non-governmental organization premises in Sittwe in Myanmar’s Rakhine state by unidentified groups of demonstrators, a senior UN official called on authorities to ensure the safety of aid workers there.