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Over 37,000 people have fled Central African Republic since December - UN

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Posted by admin 48 days ago (http://www.un.org)
Since violence flared up again in the Central African Republic (CAR) in December, more than 37,000 people have fled the country, the United Nations refugee agency said today.

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UNICEF warns 2 million children without basic services in Central African Republic

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Posted by admin 55 days ago (http://www.un.org)
Two million children in the Central African Republic are without basic social services and are exposed to violence following a power grab by the Séléka rebel coalition and subsequent insecurity and looting, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today said, warning that more children will be at risk if the country does not stabilize quickly.

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Deploring murder of Somali radio journalist, UN agency chief calls for investigation

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Posted by admin 56 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the recent murder of Somali radio journalist Rahma Abdulkadir and called for an investigation into the crime.

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National leadership crucial for tackling sexual violence in DR Congo - UN envoy

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Posted by admin 56 days ago (http://www.un.org)
Conflict-related sexual violence is one of the most urgent challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior United Nations official says, stressing that leadership and responsibility on the part of the Government is critical to tackling this issue.

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Security Council approves intervention force to target armed groups in DR Congo

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Posted by admin 56 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The Security Council today authorized the deployment of an intervention brigade within the current United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to address imminent threats to peace and security.

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Insecticide-treated nets protect livestock and boost milk yields in UN pilot projects

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Posted by admin 57 days ago (http://www.un.org)
Insecticide-treated mosquito and fly nets encircling livestock pens in small farms in western Kenya are proving to be an effective means of killing disease-carrying pests and boosting milk yields, the United Nations today reported, as well as contributing to fewer people being bitten at home.

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Ban and officials from DR Congo discuss fragile security situation

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Posted by admin 58 days ago (http://www.un.org)
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today discussed the fragile security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a meeting with the country's Foreign Minister, Raymond Tshibanda N'tungamulongo.

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Ahead of drawdown, Security Council extends UN office in Sierra Leone for one year

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Posted by admin 58 days ago (http://www.un.org)
The Security Council today extended the United Nations mission in Sierra Leone until 31 March 2014, by when it should be fully drawn down and its responsibilities transferred to the UN country team.

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