UN rights office calls on Zimbabwe Government to end ‘crackdown’ in response to fuel protests

Jan 19, 2019, at 09:25 am

New York, Jan 19 (IBNS): In Zimbabwe, violence and the reported use of live ammunition by State security officials against protesters that has led to “a number of deaths” should be investigated thoroughly and transparently by the Government, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.

UN chief calls for calm in Zimbabwe, underlines need to resolve political differences peacefully

Nov 17, 2017, at 09:53 am

New York, Nov 17(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is closely following developments in Zimbabwe, and has called for continued calm in the southern African country, the UN Spokesman said on Thursday.  

Reform vital for achieving sustainable development, Zimbabwe’s Mugabe tells UN Assembly

Sep 22, 2017, at 05:16 pm

New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Without deeper international cooperation and reform in the international system, the gap between the rich and the poor will persist, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe on Thursday warned in his address to the General Assembly debate.

UN agency expands relief programme in Zimbabwe after El Niño deepens food insecurity

Mar 18, 2016, at 02:19 pm

New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that – for the first time – it would not suspend relief operations to vulnerable people in Zimbabwe during the spring and summer but continue food and cash assistance throughout the year.

UN urgently appeals for $86 million to tackle food insecurity in Zimbabwe

Oct 13, 2015, at 02:32 pm

New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): The United Nations in Zimbabwe has appealed to humanitarian and development partners for $86 million that is critically needed to fill a shortfall to support 1.5 million people affected by food insecurity in the country.