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Need to enhance cooperation with Nigeria: UN
New York, Jul 9 (IBNS) The United Nations humanitarian chief has met with Nigerian officials to discuss strengthening cooperation between her office and the Western African country, including through the setting up of a UN humanitarian support unit there."We want to build on the partnership we have developed with Nigeria to make sure that Nigeria is even better prepared in case something unexpected
New York, Jul 9 (IBNS) The United Nations humanitarian chief has met with Nigerian officials to discuss strengthening cooperation between her office and the Western African country, including through the setting up of a UN humanitarian support unit there."We want to build on the partnership we have developed with Nigeria to make sure that Nigeria is even better prepared in case something unexpected
Need to enhance cooperation with Nigeria: UN
New York, Jul 9 (IBNS) The United Nations humanitarian chief has met with Nigerian officials to discuss strengthening cooperation between her office and the Western African country, including through the setting up of a UN humanitarian support unit there.
New York, Jul 9 (IBNS) The United Nations humanitarian chief has met with Nigerian officials to discuss strengthening cooperation between her office and the Western African country, including through the setting up of a UN humanitarian support unit there.
ICC prosecutor calls on Libyans to arrest Gaddafi
New York, Jun 29 (IBNS): The primary responsibility for arresting Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi and two others sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) rests with the North African nation, the tribunal's Chief Prosecutor said on Tuesday, a day after warrants were issued for the three men for alleged crimes against humanity.
New York, Jun 29 (IBNS): The primary responsibility for arresting Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi and two others sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) rests with the North African nation, the tribunal's Chief Prosecutor said on Tuesday, a day after warrants were issued for the three men for alleged crimes against humanity.
Funding for horn of Africa drought falls short of needs: UN
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Despite the driest year in the Eastern Horn of Africa in more than 15 years, and the threat to the livelihoods of millions in the region, funding for relief efforts is barely over 50 per cent of announced needs, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday.
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Despite the driest year in the Eastern Horn of Africa in more than 15 years, and the threat to the livelihoods of millions in the region, funding for relief efforts is barely over 50 per cent of announced needs, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday.
Colombia: UN warns of fresh floods
New York, May 4 (IBNS): The United Nations humanitarian arm is voicing concern about the situation in Colombia, where a new rainy season is wreaking havoc at a time when many areas have not yet recovered from last season's devastating floods.
New York, May 4 (IBNS): The United Nations humanitarian arm is voicing concern about the situation in Colombia, where a new rainy season is wreaking havoc at a time when many areas have not yet recovered from last season's devastating floods.
Libya: UN continues to send aid
New York, May 5 (IBNS): The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor will ask the court's judges to issue arrest warrants for three people who he said seem to bear the greatest responsibility for crimes against humanity committed in Libya since a pro-democracy movement emerged in mid-Feb.
New York, May 5 (IBNS): The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor will ask the court's judges to issue arrest warrants for three people who he said seem to bear the greatest responsibility for crimes against humanity committed in Libya since a pro-democracy movement emerged in mid-Feb.
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