Myanmar’s promising path to reconciliation to require compromise, Ban tells peace conference
Sep 01, 2016, at 01:58 pm
New York, Sept 1 (Just Earth News): Addressing a major peace conference in Myanmar, the United Nations chief on Wednesday highlighted that the country’s path to reconciliation is a promising one, but that after decades of conflict it will not be easy and will require compromise for all involved.
In Myanmar, UN chief spotlights country’s challenging path towards multi-ethnic democracy
Aug 31, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Aug 31 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting with Myanmar’s foreign minister, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday highlighted the great challenges her country faces on its path of reform towards a harmonious, multi-ethnic, multi-religious and prosperous democracy.
UN rights chief welcomes release of 83 prisoners in Myanmar
Apr 20, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Apr 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations rights chief on Tuesday welcomed the release of a second wave of 83 prisoners on Myanmar's New Year last Sunday, by Presidential amnesty.
Myanmar: UN chief welcomes election of first civilian President in more than 50 years
Mar 17, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following the historic national polls last 8 November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated Htin Kyaw, who was elected on Wednesday by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President in more than five decades.
Myanmar: Ban phones election victor, mentions UN support for democratic reform
Nov 18, 2015, at 03:39 pm
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday phoned Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy (NLD), to congratulate her on its resounding success in this month's elections, pledging continued United Nations support for democratic reform efforts.
'No turning back in Myanmar,' says UN human rights expert in wake of elections
Nov 17, 2015, at 01:35 pm
New York, Nov 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Welcoming the recent elections in Myanmar as 'a new chapter in the country's history,' United Nations Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee on Monday reaffirmed her commitment to work with all parties in the country to improve the human rights situation there, saying "the people have expressed the will for change. There is no turning back now."
Myanmar: UNICEF urges future leaders to commit to children ahead of elections
Nov 05, 2015, at 03:06 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): As the historic elections in Myanmar draws closer, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children urged potential leaders of the country to prioritize children and commit to providing them with a fair start in life.
Upcoming elections represent milestone in Myanmar's democratic transition: Ban
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:19 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): The upcoming elections represent a milestone in Myanmar's transition to democracy, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday, adding that their credibility will depend on acceptance of its outcome among the political leaders and the broader population.
Myanmar floods deal major blow to agriculture: UN agency
Sep 04, 2015, at 02:43 pm
New York, Sep 4 (IBNS): Heavy storms, floods and landslides across nearly all of Myanmar have destroyed huge swaths of rice paddies, as well as fish and shrimp ponds, and are expected to severely limit the availability of food if aid is not provided to farmers swiftly, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Thursday.
Myanmar: UN relief official pledges support as more rains forecast
Aug 13, 2015, at 02:04 pm
New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): Just back from Myanmar’s flood-hit Sagaing Region, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the country, Renata Dessallien, described on Wednesday the devastation she witnessed, saying she had been “humbled by the incredible, spontaneous public outpouring of solidarity and assistance to flood-affected communities.â€
Myanmar: UN allocates $9 million to rapidly scale up urgent flood relief
Aug 08, 2015, at 01:59 pm
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): The top United Nations humanitarian official on Saturday allocated $9 million to help aid organizations rapidly scale up assistance in Myanmar in the wake of major flooding and monsoon rains that affected over 330,000 people and killed at least 88.
Myanmar: UN food agency delivers aid to 82,000 people in flooded areas
Aug 06, 2015, at 03:01 pm
New York, Aug 6 (IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday announced that it has delivered aid to 82,000 people in the most flood-affected parts of western Myanmar, and is now working to reach 200,000 people.New York, Aug 6 (IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday announced that it has delivered aid to 82,000 people in the most flood-affected parts of western Myanmar, and is now working to reach 200,000 people.
'Catastrophic' floods in Myanmar hit most vulnerable, including children: UN
Aug 04, 2015, at 02:35 pm
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): Myanmar has suffered heavy rains, winds and flooding since Cyclone Komen made landfall in Bangladesh on 30 July, causing landslides and damage in different parts of the country, according to United Nations agencies.
In Myanmar, Ban urges greater capacity in Southeast Asia to promote human rights, justice
Nov 13, 2014, at 09:23 pm
New York, Nov 13 (IBNS): The United Nations stands ready to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member States in strengthening national capacity to protect human rights, provide justice and promote accountability in the region,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday.
Myanmar: UN officials cite citizenship issue, expansion of aid as key concerns
Oct 04, 2014, at 09:05 pm
New York, Oct 4 (IBNS) Back from a recent trip to Myanmar, senior United Nations humanitarian and development officials on Friday called for continued lifesaving aid to the displaced, assistance to address poverty and create better coexistence conditions, and a political solution to a new citizenship plan.
Myanmar: UN chief urges country to move beyond 'narrow agendas' and towards cooperation
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:39 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Myanmar has shown progress in areas of socio-economic development, national reconciliation and democratization, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon confirmed on Friday, while also warning that the Asian country still faced "critical hurdles" as it approached its impending elections.
Myanmar: UN officials urge greater humanitarian, development support for Rakhine
Sep 12, 2014, at 03:50 pm
New York, Sept 12 (IBNS) Two senior United Nations officials have called for increased humanitarian assistance and development efforts to meet the needs of all communities in Myanmar’s Rakhine state following a visit there this week.
Myanmar: UN welcomes release of child soldiers, commitment to get them educated
Aug 02, 2014, at 09:06 pm
Yangon/New York, Aug 2 (IBNS) Myanmar released dozens of children and young adults from its armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, the United Nations Friday confirmed, welcoming also efforts to get the people away from guns and into classrooms.
Myanmar: UN concerned about access to thousands displaced
May 17, 2014, at 05:05 pm
New York, May 17 (IBNS): With increased fighting in parts of Myanmar that is preventing access to civilians, the United Nations and humanitarian partners on Friday said they were seriously concerned by the displacement of thousands of people over the past weeks and called for an end to the fighting.
Myanmar: UNICEF concerned over Kachin children
Apr 23, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): 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 on Tuesday.
Myanmar: UN welcomes probe into attacks on aid workers
Apr 11, 2014, at 06:36 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): 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.
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.
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).
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.