Peace and Security

Accepting Nobel Prize, UN nuclear agency chief lays out vision for peace

12 December 2005
Global

Accepting this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei has laid out a three-point programme to save the world from self-destruction by ensuring that nuclear weapons have no place in the collective conscience and no role in security.

UN nuclear agency agrees to use Nobel Peace Prize money to developing countries

17 October 2005
Global

The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), this year’s Nobel peace Prize co-laureate, has agreed to use its share of the award money to funding the needs of developing countries in the peaceful application of nuclear energy and, especially in connection with human health and food production.

Annan praises UN nuclear watchdog agency on winning Nobel Peace prize

7 October 2005
Global

Hailing their “vital mission” in stemming the proliferation of nuclear weapons, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today lauded the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Mohamed ElBaradei, on winning the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, the latest in a long series of UN laureates.

Accord reached for release of hijacked UN food aid ship in Somalia

8 August 2005
Africa

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced an agreement with local leaders and Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) for the release of an agency-chartered ship, its 10-member crew and its cargo after it was hijacked off the coast six weeks ago while bringing aid to tsunami victims.

UN Photo/Mitsuo Matsushige

UN renews call for total nuclear ban on 60th anniversary of bombing of Japan

5 August 2005
Asia Pacific

The United Nations is marking the sombre 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with renewed calls for a nuclear-weapons-free world, and for all States to prevent the spread of such weapons by reaffirming their commitment to international nuclear non-proliferation treaties and accords.

$16 million needed to held stave off 'silent' food crisis in Niger, UN says

19 May 2005
Africa

Nutritional surveys and food security data show a critical situation in vulnerable areas of Niger affected by last year's desert locust infestation and drought, the United Nations said today, appealing for just over $16 million to turn back the "silent crisis" threatening the country.

UN officials in Burundi call for peace during elections

19 May 2005
Africa

The United Nations envoy for Burundi, Carolyn McAskie, today called on political leaders to refrain from violence or incitement as Burundians move on to much-delayed elections after having approved a national constitution earlier this year.