United Nations

South Sudan Fighting Rages as Kerry Appeals to Rebel Leader
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 12:17
The sound of bullets cracked, whistled and popped on Monday over a United Nations base where 25,000 people huddled for safety.
UN's Ban visits South Sudan to push for peace
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 11:59
In first trip since attending independence celebrations in 2011, UN chief urges both sides to end five-month conflict.
South Sudan sides 'recruit 9,000 children to fight'
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 09:33
More than 9,000 child soldiers have been fighting in South Sudan's brutal civil war, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has said.
Stronger Action Required on Syria, Aid Chief Warns
Friday, May 2, 2014 - 06:20
UNITED NATIONS — When the Security Council passed a legally binding resolution two months ago to provide relief to Syrians trapped behind front lines, Western delegates pledged “further steps” if the warring parties blocked aid deliveries by United Nations agencies. They specifically warned the Syrian government about its use of barrel bombs, the improvised mix of shrapnel and explosives that aircraft crews have dropped on civilian areas to devastating effect.
UN warns of huge rights violations in S Sudan
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 08:21
High commissioner for human rights visits conflict-torn nation to discuss high levels of civilian suffering.
Lawyers urge UN to deliver Syria aid even "without consent"
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 07:08
The UN should deliver aid into Syria with or without the government's consent, a group of prominent lawyers and academics say in an open letter.
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Recent Targeting of Civilians in South Sudan
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:58
The United States condemns the outrageous and deliberate targeting of civilians in South Sudan. The "Cessation of Hostilities" agreement signed three months ago appears to have been treated more like a commitment to sustain hostilities.
Rebels call on Security Council to investigate charges against UNAMID
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:31
Rebel groups called on the United Nations Security Council to investigate allegations raised by a former spokesperson of the hybrid mission in Darfur (UNAMID) about false reporting on the security situation in western Sudan region.
UN River Convoy Attacked in South Sudan
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:29
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan strongly condemned an attack Thursday on a convoy of U.N. barges taking supplies to staff and displaced civilians in Malakal, Upper Nile State.
Upsurge in Darfur Violence Has Led To Mass Displacement of Civilians United Nations Peacekeeping Chief Tells Security Council
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:26
Sudan’s Representative Urges Armed Movements to Sign Peace Document.Sudan’s Representative Urges Armed Movements to Sign Peace Document

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