Efforts to reunify the divided island of Cyprus are moving into the final phase despite “limited progress” during talks this week in New York. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke about the situation to reporters in New York Wednesday, following two days of discussions with Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader […]
UN Hopeful Despite ‘Limited Progress’ on Cyprus
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
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UN Condemns Air Raids on South Sudan Refugee Camp
Posted January 24th, 2012 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations says it is “alarmed” by Monday’s air raids on a South Sudan refugee camp holding about 5,000 people who had fled violence in neighboring Sudan. A statement from the U.N. refugee agency Tuesday said the raid took place in the Upper Nile state town of Elfoj, about 10 kilometers from the Sudanese […]
UN Condemns Air Raids on South Sudan Refugee Camp
Posted January 24th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations says it is “alarmed” by air attacks on a South Sudan refugee camp holding about 5,000 people who had fled violence in neighboring Sudan. The U.N. refugee agency says Tuesday the raid took place in the Upper Nile state town of Elfoj, about 10 kilometers from the Sudan border. The agency reports […]
UN Opens Office in Somali Capital After 17 Years
Posted January 24th, 2012 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations has opened a political office in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, after a 17-year absence. The U.N. special representative for Somalia, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga, arrived at the Mogadishu airport on Tuesday where he was greeted by Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali and other government and diplomatic officials. Mahiga expressed hope the opening of […]
UN Rights Chief Urges Guantanamo Closure
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay is voicing “deep disappointment” that the U.S. government has failed to close its detention facility at Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), as President Barack Obama pledged on taking office three years ago. Pillay, in a statement Monday, noted the 10th anniversary of the prison opening and the third anniversary of […]
UN: Fighting Displaces More Than 100,000 in Congo
Posted January 20th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
The U.N. refugee agency says renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced more than 100,000 civilians to flee their homes in the past two months. The UNHCR said Friday it is “very concerned” about the effects the clashes involving government troops, rebel forces and rival militias are having on civilians. An […]
UN Says South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission Denied Resources
Posted January 18th, 2012 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says critical resources were withheld from the South Sudan peacekeeping mission, hindering its ability to protect civilians during recent violence there. In a speech Wednesday at an international institute in New York, Mr. Ban said the mission was denied the use of helicopters necessary to move peacekeepers through places without […]
UN, Southeast Asian Nations Work to End Violence Against Women
Posted January 18th, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
An international gathering in the Philippines has concluded that widespread violence against women and children in Southeast Asia can be prevented with the implementation of strong laws and policies. Representatives from the United Nations and Southeast Asian nations met for two days in Manila this week to explore ways to address violence against women and […]
US Warns of Famine in Parts of Sudan
Posted January 17th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is warning of a severe food crisis in two parts of Sudan — talk almost immediately dismissed by the Sudanese government. The U.S. warning is contained in a letter, obtained by VOA, being circulated to members of the U.N. Security Council. The letter accuses Sudan of preventing aid groups from accessing the […]
US Warns of Famine in Parts of Sudan
Posted January 17th, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says famine conditions are “likely” in two parts of Sudan unless the government allows aid groups to access the areas. The warning is contained in a letter, obtained by VOA Tuesday, that the U.S. is circulating to members of the U.N. Security Council. The letter accuses Sudan of preventing aid groups from […]
