UN group on illicit arms offers recommendations on national laws
A United Nations group of experts dealing with illicit arms brokering has produced a series of recommendations for combating the trade through legislation.
Sudan accepts hybrid United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force in Darfur
The Sudanese Government today announced its acceptance of the proposal for a hybrid United Nations-African Union peacekeeping operation to be deployed to the violence-wracked Darfur region after the UN and AU issued clarifications about the mandate, structure, components and tasks of the force.
Human rights situation in Somalia deteriorating, UN rights expert says
The human right situation in Somalia is deteriorating as hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes while others are being subject to threats, rape and violence in the war-torn East African nation, a United Nations expert said today.
Indonesia improving on human rights, but stronger steps needed – UN expert
Human rights defenders in Indonesia’s province of West Papua continue to face torture, arbitrary detention and harassment from the country’s police, military and security forces, an independent United Nations expert said today after wrapping up a week-long visit to the Asian archipelago, which she said had also taken some positive steps in the legal realm.
UN launches new project to address drought in Morocco
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today announced a new projected designed to help Morocco deal with a water shortage brought on by drought and the pressures of development.
Afghanistan: UN, Government to boost help for mine victims
The United Nations Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan (UNMACA) today announced a new agreement with the Government paving the way for increased assistance to victims injured by the indiscriminate weapons.
With UN support, Timorese police arrest nearly 100 in gambling raids
The United Nations has supported the Timorese police in a campaign against illegal gambling rings in Dili, where nearly 100 people were arrested over the weekend.
UNESCO chief condemns murder of two female Afghan journalists
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has condemned the brutal murder of two prominent female journalists in Afghanistan.
New donations keep aid workers airborne in Darfur – UN
A new infusion of $18 million in donations is enabling humanitarian workers to continue flying to remote locations in Sudan’s strife-torn Darfur region through October, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which runs the air operation, said today.
UN humanitarian chief kicks off first-ever visit to Asia
United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes today embarked on his first mission to Asia since taking office in March.