UN News Service (New York)

November 14

Sudan: Secretary-General Condemns Incidents in Abyei, Urges Resolution of Disputes Through Dialogue

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns the series of incidents that occurred in Abyei over the past 48 hours, resulting in the death of a United Nations national staff member and... Read more »
Somalia: UN Envoy Welcomes Somali Parliament's Endorsement of New Cabinet As an 'Important Milestone'

The United Nations top political official for Somalia today welcomed the recent endorsement by the East African country's parliament of a new cabinet, the so-called Council of... Read more »
Africa: New Initiative to Promote Aquaculture to Fight Hunger

A United Nations-backed initiative that will form partnerships among governments, development agencies and universities has been launched to better understand how aquaculture can... Read more »
Africa: Intellectual Property Rules Must Provide Even Playing Field to Support Innovation - UN

The current patent wars around the world underline the need for an international system that provides an even playing field for actors and supports innovation in line with current... Read more »

Morocco: Amidst Series of Meetings, UN Envoy Urges Resolution to Western Sahara Crisis

Amid the rising threat of extremist elements in Africa's Sahel region, the dispute over Western Sahara must be resolved before lingering hostilities consume the North African... Read more »
Ethiopia: General Assembly Elects 18 Countries to Serve On UN Human Rights Council

The General Assembly today elected 18 countries to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a period of three years beginning on 1 January 2013. Read more »
Africa: At Conference, UN Health Chief Urges More to Be Done in Global Anti-Tobacco Efforts

Highlighting the impact that the adoption of a new anti-tobacco treaty may have, the United Nations top health official today spoke out on gains and challenges in global efforts to... Read more »
Sudan: Darfur - UN-African Union Envoy Urges Combatants to Accept That Continued Violence Is a 'Dead End'

The acting head of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in western Sudan's Darfur region - known by the acronym UNAMID - today called on the Sudanese... Read more »

Africa: UN Chief Urges Countries to Show 'True Leadership' and Join Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

Stressing that the entry into force of the United Nations-backed treaty banning nuclear tests would be a milestone in advancing the cause of nuclear disarmament, Secretary-General... Read more »
Africa: UN Urges Greater Focus On Scientific Development for Peace

Marking the World Science Day for Peace and Development, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today called for a greater global... Read more »

Africa: Citizen Access to Internet Can Build Growth

Helping developing countries build their citizens' access to the Internet is akin to giving them a tool that boosts their chances of achieving sustainable economic growth, a senior... Read more »
Sudan: On First Field Visit to Darfur, UN Official Flags Need to Do More With Fewer Resources

On her first visit to a peacekeeping mission since taking up her post, the UN official charged with providing support to such field operations today highlighted that, in an era of... Read more »
Nigeria: UN Appeals for Funds to Help Nation Cope With Impact of Widespread Flooding

As widespread flooding in Nigeria raised the risk of disease outbreaks and food shortages among more than 7.7 million affected people, the United Nations humanitarian arm today... Read more »
South Sudan: Top UN Official Urges Govt to Reverse Expulsion of Human Rights Officer

The United Nations human rights chief today urged South Sudan to reverse the expulsion of a human rights officer in the country, noting that the action is in breach of... Read more »

Sudan: South Sudan - UN Needs Urgent Funds as Hepatitis E Risk Grows in Refugee Camps

The United Nations refugee agency today warned that efforts to contain a Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan is being threatened due to lack of funding, and concern is growing with... Read more »

West Africa: UN Conference Focuses On Women's Role in Ensuring Peace and Security in Region

West African women leaders this week participated in a United Nations-led conference held in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, to discuss ways to increase women's leadership and... Read more »
Africa: Restrictions to Limit Internet Access On the Rise, Warns Unesco

The United Nations agency which deals with freedom of expression on the Internet today warned that restrictions directly limiting Internet access appear to be on the rise, and... Read more »
Libya: One Year On, Transition Has Progressed but Challenges Remain - UN Envoy

Libya has moved forward in its political transformation since its liberation one year ago but still faces many challenges, including ensuring security, promoting national... Read more »
Libya: UN Trust Fund to Give Over U.S.$8 Million in Grants to Help End Violence Against Women

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women will give more than $8 million in grants to local initiatives in 18 countries to deal with the issue, the UN agency tasked with... Read more »
Nigeria: Three Million Nigerians to Benefit From Life-Saving De-Worming Tablets Donated By UN

The United Nations health agency today handed over more than five million de-worming tablets to the Nigerian Government to protect three million people from schistosomiasis, a... Read more »

Sudan: Yellow Fever Outbreak in Sudan's Darfur Region Kills 67

A yellow fever outbreak in Sudan's Darfur region has killed 67 people so far, the United Nations health agency said today, adding that the number of cases has more than doubled... Read more »
Libya: Hague Prosecutor Calls for Justice for War Crimes

Addressing the Security Council, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today called on Libya's authorities to ensure that justice is served in relation to any... Read more »
Kenya: Unique Chance for Deforestation Reversal

The top United Nations environment official today called on Kenya to act on a "roadmap" for reversing deforestation in the East African country, saying the document - produced... Read more »
Mali: UN Chief Meets German Minister on Mali Crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today discussed the ongoing crisis in Mali in a meeting with Germany's top foreign affairs official, stressing the need to find a... Read more »
Africa: UN Focuses on the Future of Waste

Amid a rapidly growing world population, waste management issues are becoming increasingly crucial for the promotion of environmental sustainability, delegates at the conclusion of... Read more »

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