UN-backed aid plan requires $310 million for crisis-affected communities in Cameroon
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:39 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): A $310 million humanitarian response plan, backed by the United Nations, has been launched to provide life-saving assistance to 1.2 million people in Cameroon’s northern and eastern regions.
Two UN peacekeepers killed, two injured in ambush in Central African Republic
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:38 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday condemned a deadly ambush on a convoy in the south-eastern part of the country which killed two blue helmets from Morocco and wounded two others.
Libya: Amid threat of renewed conflict, UN envoy urges restraint
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:37 am
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern at escalating tensions and threat of renewed conflict following developments in central Libya, the United Nations envoy for the country urged all parties to work together on reconciliation and to refrain from any rhetoric that could inflame the situation.
Indonesia puts military ties with Australia on hold
Jan 04, 2017, at 07:44 pm
Jakarta, Jan 4 (IBNS): Indonesia has suspended its military ties with Australia, media reports said.
Iraq: 13,000 people flee Mosul over five days as anti-terrorist operations intensify
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:33 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): More than 13,000 people have fled Mosul in just five days since 29 December, as the second phase of military operations to retake the Iraqi city from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) terrorists has apparently begun, a United Nations spokesperson said on Tuesday.
With needs for displaced in eastern Aleppo growing, UN renews calls for donor support
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:31 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Tuesday reiterated its call for “immediate and long-term support†for more than 100,000 people in the Syrian city of Aleppo, warning donors that it will not be able to provide life-saving assistance without it.
UN health agency fills gap in HIV treatment for patients in Libya
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): Just a few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) began distributing much-needed anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to patients living with HIV in Libya, following the country’s collapse in medical services and inability to provide life-saving drugs.
Jan 04, 2017, at 05:22 am
New York, Jan 3 (Just Earth News): On his first day in office, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for teamwork, telling staff at the world body’s New York Headquarters that it is not enough to the “do the right thing, we need to earn the right to do the right thing.â€
Turkey Attack: Manhunt for gunman continues, 12 arrested
Jan 03, 2017, at 02:33 pm
Istanbul, Jan 3 (IBNS): The Turkish Police have arrested 12 people so far as manhunt to nab the attacker who killed 39 people during a new year eve party at a nightclub here continued, media reports said on Tuesday.
Iraq: UN envoy strongly condemns Baghdad terrorist attacks that kill many civilians
Jan 03, 2017, at 01:25 pm
New York, Jan 3 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Iraq has strongly condemned on Mondays triple bombings in Baghdad in which large numbers of civilians were killed and injured.
Brazil: Prison riot claims lives of more than 50 inmates
Jan 03, 2017, at 05:33 am
Brasilia, Jan 2 (IBNS): More than 50 inmates were killed as a riot broke inside a prison in the Brazil's Amazon jungle city of Manaus, media reports said.
IS claims responsibility for Istanbul attack
Jan 02, 2017, at 09:40 pm
Istanbul, Jan 2 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack at a night club in Turkey's capital Istanbul on Saturday, reports said.
Turkey attack: Manhunt underway for shooter
Jan 02, 2017, at 03:07 pm
Istanbul, Jan 2 (IBNS): A manhunt is currently on to nab the unknown person, who attacked a nightclub in Turkish capital Istanbul on Saturday, media reports said.
Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul on New Year's Day
Jan 02, 2017, at 12:51 pm
New York, Jan 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Sunday denounced a terrorist attack at a night club in Istanbul, Turkey, on 1 January, during which at least 39 people were killed and at least 69 were injured.
New UN chief Guterres pledges to make 2017 'a year for peace'
Jan 02, 2017, at 04:27 am
New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News): On his first day at the helm of the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday pledged to make 2017 a year for peace.
Jan 02, 2017, at 04:26 am
New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Sunday unanimously adopted a resolution welcoming and supporting the efforts by Russia and Turkey to end violence in Syria and jumpstart a political process for the war-torn Middle Eastern country.
UN welcomes signing of political agreement on elections in DR Congo
Jan 02, 2017, at 04:24 am
New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the signing on Sunday in Kinshasa, by the opposition and the Majorité présidentielle, of a political agreement on the holding of elections in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and transitional arrangements leading up to the polls.
Indonesia: Ferry catches fire, 23 killed
Jan 01, 2017, at 11:05 pm
Jakarta, Jan 1 (IBNS): A ferry caught fire off the Indonesian coast which killed at least 23 people, media reports said on Sunday.
39 killed, 40 injured in Turkey night club attack
Jan 01, 2017, at 06:57 pm
Istanbul, Jan 1 (IBNS): At least 39 people were killed, including 16 foreign nationals, and 40 others were injured during an attack at a nightclub in Turkish capital Istanbul on Sunday, media reports said.
Turkey night club attack: 35 killed
Jan 01, 2017, at 01:53 pm
Istanbul, Jan 1 (IBNS): At least 35 people were killed during an attack at a nightclub in Turkish capital Istanbul on Sunday, media reports said.
Islamist terror greatest threat to Germany, says Merkel
Dec 31, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Berlin, Dec 31 (IBNS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has referred to Islamist terror as the greatest threat to her country, media reports said.
‘Thank you,’ says Ban, bidding farewell to staff and delegations at UN Headquarters
Dec 31, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said goodbye to staff and Permanent Representatives at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday, saying that though he had delivered many speeches over his decade in office, he had but two important words for those gathered to wish him well: “thank you.â€
Millions in Ukraine are in need of humanitarian assistance, UN relief wing reports
Dec 31, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News): According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), an estimated 3.8 million people in Ukraine are in need of humanitarian assistance and 2.2 million are suffering as a result of no access to quality health services.
UN experts criticize Ecuador’s ‘strategy to asphyxiate’ civil society human rights groups
Dec 31, 2016, at 05:02 am
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): Five United Nations human rights experts have condemned Ecuador for suppressing civil society following a Government order to close a non-governmental organization (NGO) that supports environmental and indigenous rights.
In December alone, UN food relief agency assists one million people in northeast Nigeria
Dec 31, 2016, at 05:00 am
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): In December, the United Nations food aid agency has delivered food or cash to more than a million people in conflict-affected zones in northeast Nigeria, meaning that over half of those in need of urgent humanitarian assistance have now been reached.
Syria: IS cuts off main source of water for Aleppo
Dec 30, 2016, at 11:11 pm
Aleppo, Dec 30 (IBNS): Creating trouble, militant group ISIS on Friday cut off water for Aleppo city in Syria from its main source, media reports said.
Australian police arrest man for threatening disruptions in New Year's eve
Dec 30, 2016, at 06:16 pm
Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS): A 40-year-old man has been arrested by Australian anti terror police for making threats to disrupt proceedings during Sydney's New year's eve celebrations, BBC reported.
China,Nepal to conduct joint military drill?
Dec 30, 2016, at 03:21 pm
Beijing, Dec 30 (IBNS): China and Nepal are likely to conduct joint military exercise next year, media reports said.
Gambia: UN chief congratulates President-elect Adam Barrow
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called Adam Barrow, the President-elect of Gambia, to congratulate him on his electoral victory and to reiterate the commitment of the United Nations to support a peaceful, timely, and orderly transfer of power.
Dec 30, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations relief wing on Thursday voiced deep concern at the resurgence of attacks against humanitarian workers in crisis-gripped Central African Republic (CAR).