Europe

UN refugee agency concerned at attacks on foreigners in Ukraine

8 June 2007
Reacting to reports of attacks on foreigners in Ukraine, the United Nations refugee agency today acknowledged steps taken by the Government to address the problem while urging action to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

African Swine Fever hits Georgia, threatens neighbouring States – UN

8 June 2007
A United Nations agency today warned that Georgia has been hit by the devastating pig disease African Swine Fever – and neighbouring countries are also at risk.
Korean Fantasy

UNESCO chief applauds regional cooperation in South-East Europe

8 June 2007
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today welcomed the commitment of South-East European leaders to regional cooperation and dialogue.

UN refugee agency spotlights plight of Iraqi Christian couple in European limbo

7 June 2007
The United Nations refugee agency is calling attention to the plight of an Iraqi Christian couple that has been bounced back and forth between European countries while trying to reconnect with their son and other relatives.

Secretary-General recommends 6-month extension of UN mission in Cyprus

7 June 2007
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has recommended a six-month extension of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) while pointing out that some are questioning the value it adds in the absence of political progress.

Wealthy countries must continue showing leadership on AIDS – UN agency

6 June 2007
As top officials from the Group of Eight (G8) industrialized countries gather in Germany for their summit meeting today, the main United Nations agency dealing with AIDS urged them to show continued leadership on the issue.

UN refugee agency mobilizes lawyers to address statelessness in Montenegro

1 June 2007
Over one hundred people in Montenegro have recently received assistance from lawyers mobilized by the United Nations refugee agency as part of stepped-up efforts to fight statelessness in the Balkans country.

UN refugee agency hails crews saving lives at sea, urges coastal States to do more

1 June 2007
Spotlighting the plight of people in distress trying to reach Europe by sea, the United Nations refugee agency today hailed the humanitarian response of some crews while urging Mediterranean States to respond more to calls for help.

Bosnian Serb indicted on genocide charges handed over to UN tribunal

1 June 2007
A Bosnian Serb ex-army officer and aide to the notorious army chief Ratko Mladic was today handed over to the United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to face genocide charges over the massacre of more than 7,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica.
Josette Sheeran

UN food agency chief thanks Pope Benedict XVI for supporting relief efforts

28 May 2007
Pope Benedict XVI today received in private audience the head United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), who voiced appreciation for support the agency has received from the Catholic Church.