Tag: UN
UN calls for global funding for people in DRC
The UN on Friday called for global funding for 13 million people facing hellish living conditions in Democratic Republic of…
UN collaborates with NHRC to protect IDPs human rights in North East
The National Human Rights Commission in collaboration with United Nations High Commission for Refugees have moved to protect the human…
Africa committed to free movement of people, goods – Bolaji
The Africa Group at the UN has restated its commitment to ensure free movement of people and goods within the…
Armed groups in Libya accused of killing, torturing detainees
The UN on Tuesday accused armed groups in Libya of killing and torturing detainees in prisons, some nominally under government…
Climate Change: UN says Africa is embracing technology
African countries are beginning to embrace technology in managing climate change, a UN official said on Monday.
CAR clashes leave 1 dead, dozens injured – UN
The UN said one civilian was killed and dozens of peacekeepers, civilians and militia fighters were injured during an operation…
UN calls for access to Syrians ‘on their knees’ in eastern Ghouta
The UN humanitarian adviser for Syria on Wednesday called for access to the eastern Ghouta town of Douma, where he…
UN says 3,000 Somalis killed or injured by explosive devices in 3 years
The UN said 3,000 civilians have been either killed or injured by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Somalia in the…
Militias kill UN peacekeeper, 21 others in CAR
The UN on Wednesday said Christian militias stormed its base in southern Central Africa Republic (CAR), killing one peacekeeper and…
North Korean ship sanctioned for fuel transfer at sea
The United Nations has blacklisted a North Korean ship for receiving oil in an October transfer that breached UN sanctions…
Climate Change: African countries to discuss Paris agreement implementation
Ministers from eight African countries and senior UN officials will meet in Kenya to discuss ways of implementing the Paris…
UN calls on Venezuela to investigate deadly prison fire
The United Nations Human Rights office called on authorities in Venezuela on Thursday to carry out a speedy investigation into…
UN expresses concern over growing number of displacement in Syria
The UN on Wednesday expressed concern over the growing number of displaced people in Northern and Southern Syrian areas.
Turkey’s state of emergency facilitates human rights violations – UN
The UN Human Rights office, has said that routine extensions of the state of emergency in Turkey have led to…
2019: Buhari assures UN of credible, fair poll
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the UN of his commitment to a credible, free and fair elections in 2019.