Iraq: UN agency prioritizes most needy Syrian refugees for food assistance
Aug 07, 2015, at 02:10 pm
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): In an effort to meet the food needs of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees living in Iraq, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it will focus its resources this month on those living in the country’s Kurdistan region.
Iraq: Millions left in need after funding shortage forces WHO to cut services
Aug 05, 2015, at 01:50 pm
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS): The United Nations health agency was forced to suspend 84 per cent of frontline programmes in 10 governorates in Iraq in July due to insufficient funding, leaving almost three million people without access to urgently-needed healthcare services.
Iraq: UN mission applauds Government investigation into sectarian massacre
Jan 30, 2015, at 08:02 pm
New York, Jan 30 (IBNS) The UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) has welcomed the Government's decision to conduct a full investigation into the alleged sectarian killing of dozens of civilians by armed groups in Iraq's eastern Diyala province.
'Time is growing short,' UN warns as it boosts delivery of winter kits to displaced in Iraq
Nov 22, 2014, at 05:39 pm
New York, Nov 22 (IBNS) The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is stepping up its efforts in Iraq to deliver winter aid to people displaced by this year’s conflict including Thursday with the landing in northern Iraq’s Kurdistan region the first in a series of flights carrying supplies aimed at mitigating the impact of the harsh months ahead.
Iraq: UN agency warns of deteriorating agricultural sector, calls for increased funding
Nov 11, 2014, at 08:05 pm
New York, Nov 11 (IBNS) An additional $38.5 million in support is urgently needed to prevent Iraq’s agricultural sector from collapsing and the country’s food security situation from further degenerating, the United Nations agriculture agency warned on Monday.
Iraq: UN delivers food to over 1 million displaced people; refugee numbers rise sharply
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:09 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Despite insecurity and the continuous movement of people, the United Nations said on Tuesday it has reached more than one million people uprooted by violence across Iraq with food assistance, while also noting a sharp increase in refugees fleeing into neighbouring Jordan and Turkey.
Iraq: Security Council urges international support for Government’s combat against insurgents
Sep 20, 2014, at 05:12 pm
New York, Sept 20 (IBNS) The Security Council on Friday strongly condemned attacks by terrorist organizations including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and urged Member States to assist the Iraqi Government’s efforts to combat militants and implement its new political agenda, while the United Nations envoy to the country briefed on the latest developments.
Iraq, Syria top priorities for new UN human rights chief
Sep 09, 2014, at 05:38 pm
New York, Sept 9 (IBNS) The new United Nations human rights chief on Monday urged the international community to stop the “increasingly conjoined†conflicts in Iraq and Syria, lashing out at the armed group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) for trying to create a “house of blood.â€
Iraq: UN officials urge respect for constitution as Prime Minister-designate named
Aug 12, 2014, at 05:28 pm
New York, Aug 12 (IBNS) Amidst ongoing insecurity in northern Iraq, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his representative in the country expressed support on Monday for President Fouad Masoum's office, as politicians are working towards creating a new Government, and warned that heightened political tensions could lead Iraq into even deeper crisis.
Iraq: UN envoy urges greater civilian protection as fighting continues to take heavy toll
Aug 02, 2014, at 08:47 pm
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy to Iraq Friday called for greater efforts to protect civilians amid the ongoing fighting, as the latest casualty figures show that nearly 1,200 civilians were killed in the month of July, while another 1,500 were injured.
Security Council extends mandates of UN missions in Iraq, Cyprus
Jul 31, 2014, at 05:02 pm
New York, July 31 (IBNS) The Security Council on Wednesday unanimously approved resolutions extending the United Nations missions in Iraq and Cyprus, recognizing the vital role they continue to play in the maintenance of peace and security.
Iraq: UN officials voice concern about humanitarian situation, abuse of women, girls
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:01 pm
New York, July 3 (IBNS) Amid reports of deliberate targeting of women and girls in Iraq, senior United Nations officials on Wednesday voiced deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian and security situations in the country, where more than 1.2 million people have fled their homes in fear for their lives.
UN agencies 'surging' staff, funds to meet urgent humanitarian needs in Iraq
Jun 27, 2014, at 03:42 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): 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 sending massive numbers of desperate people fleeing for safety.
Iraq: UN swings into action on humanitarian fronts
Jun 13, 2014, at 05:19 pm
New York, Jun 13 (IBNS): With Iraq facing "the most serious threats to its security in years," the top United Nations official in the country reiterated on Thursday the Organization's support for the Iraqi Government's efforts to combat terrorist groups in the wake of the crisis sparked by the militant takeover of key cities in the north.
Iraq: UN chief, SC deplore kidnapping of Turkish diplomats in Mosul
Jun 12, 2014, at 05:38 pm
New York, June 12 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council Thursday 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.
Iraq: Ban urges leaders to show unity in face of threats
Jun 11, 2014, at 06:06 pm
New York, Jun 11 (IBNS): Urging all political leaders in Iraq to show national unity against the myriad threats facing the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday 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 and eastern provinces.
Iraq: UNSC supports humanitarian action for restive Anbar
Jun 07, 2014, at 06:39 pm
New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has stressed its support for the engagement of all political groups in Iraq, where nearly 800 people fell victim to violence last month, on concerted efforts to ensure security for its entire population, particularly in Anbar province, which has been embattled for months.
Iraq: UN confirms reports of 2,200 killed, injured in May
Jun 03, 2014, at 04:52 pm
New York, Jun 3 (IBNS): Nearly 800 people were killed in Iraq during the month of May, the majority of them civilians, the United Nations mission in the country has confirmed, urging political leaders to form an inclusive government within the constitutionally mandated time frame and to find a sustainable solution to the situation in Anbar.
Iraq: Ban welcomes parliamentary election results
May 20, 2014, at 05:23 pm
New York, May 20 (IBNS): Welcoming the announcement of the initial results of Iraq's Council of Representatives election, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday looked forward to the final tally and subsequent timely formation of a new government.
Iraq: UN concerned over ongoing fighting in Fallujah
May 13, 2014, at 05:22 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in Iraq says he remains concerned at reports of increased armed activities in Fallujah, in Anbar province, and its impact on civilians.
Iraq: UNSC welcomes peaceful parliamentary elections
May 01, 2014, at 05:06 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday welcomed the timely holding of parliamentary elections in Iraq, and, looking forward to the certification of the results by national electoral officials, called on the country's leaders "to engage, as quickly as possible, to form a Government that represents the will and sovereignty of the Iraqi people."