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UN launches $1.3 billion appeal for humanitarian needs in Somalia

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Posted by admin 166 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The United Nations today launched a $1.3 billion humanitarian appeal to address the immediate needs of the Somali people over the next year and enhance resilience in the country, which has for decades been mired by conflict, drought, floods and food insecurity.

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Humanitarian needs could rise if situation in eastern DR Congo remains unresolved - UN

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Posted by admin 171 days ago (http://www.un.org)
While immediate humanitarian needs for civilians displaced by the latest fighting in and around the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are under control, there are serious concerns for the long term, particularly if there is further violence and additional displacement, a senior United Nations official said today.

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UN rights chief urges Tunisia to stop use of excessive force against demonstrators in Siliana

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Posted by admin 170 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The United Nations human rights chief today expressed alarm at the current unrest in the Tunisian town of Siliana, and urged the Government to stop using excessive force against demonstrators, while also calling on the population to avoid resorting to violence.

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Over 3.5 million people in drought-hit areas of Africa to receive food relief from UN

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Posted by admin 170 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The United Nations food relief agency today announced it is scaling up its efforts to assist more than 3.5 million people in drought-hit areas of southern Africa, particularly in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Lesotho, who are now facing the start of the hunger season.

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DR Congo: UN welcomes withdrawal of M23 armed group from Goma, calls for stability to be maintained

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Posted by admin 169 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The United Nations has welcomed the withdrawal of the 23 March Movement (M23) armed group from Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while also calling for stability be maintained in order to allow for humanitarian aid to reach those in need.

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UN envoy disappointed by suspension of Radio Okapi amid situation in eastern DR Congo

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Posted by admin 168 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today expressed disappointment at a recent decision taken by national authorities to suspend the transmissions of Radio Okapi, a radio station backed by the world body.

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Sudan must find durable solutions for internally displaced persons - UN expert

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Posted by admin 174 days ago (http://www.un.org)
A United Nations independent expert today urged the Sudanese Government to boost its efforts to find durable solutions to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in all regions of the country.

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DR Congo: amid violence, UN officials voice concern over delivery of aid and impact on children

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Posted by admin 179 days ago (http://www.un.org)
Two senior United Nations officials have voiced their shock and concern over the violence accompanying the march on and occupation of the city of Goma in the eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the 23 March Movement (M23) rebel group.

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