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UN chief welcomes South Sudan's acceptance of African-led regional protection force

New York, Aug 8 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the Government of South Sudan's acceptance of a regional protection force to help quell the ongoing violence in the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called on all South Sudanese parties to uphold their responsibility to protect civilians and to demonstrate their commitment to a peace agreement, â€œthe only viable pathâ€ out of the crisis. more

Yemeni peace talks enter 'new phase,' as UN envoy announces month-long pause for consultations

New York, Aug 7 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy facilitating peace talks on Yemen announced on Saturday that as the discussions wind down for a one-month break, the process will ...

On anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, Ban urges all States to 'galvanize global will for disarmament'

New York, Aug 6 (Just Earth News): With global tensions rising and progress on nuclear disarmament hard to find, â€œthe world needs the Hibakusha spirit more than ever,â€ United Nat ...

In Brazil, UN chief encourages Olympic Refugee Team to ‘show strength,’ inspire the world

New York, Aug 5 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday paid a visit to the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he encouraged refugee athlete ...

UN agency welcomes ‘landmark step’ by North and Central American countries to protect refugees

New York, Aug 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Thursday welcomed a joint commitment by nine North and Central American countries acknowledging the need for stronger ...

E-government a powerful tool to implement global sustainability goals, UN survey finds

New York, Aug 4 (Just Earth News): A new United Nations report has found that e-government is an effective tool for facilitating integrated policies and public service by promoting accountab ...

Colombia peace accord offers chance to ‘close chapter of war once and for all’ – UN envoy

New York, Aug 3 (Just Earth News): The head of the new United Nations political mission in Colombia on Tuesday pledged the world bodyâ€™s steadfast support for the full implementation o ...

In South Sudan, UN humanitarian chief calls on all parties to work together for peace

New York, Aug 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen Oâ€™Brien on Tuesday called on all actors in South Sudan, including the international community su ...

Yemen: Focusing on local suppliers, UN agency reaches thousands more in need of food aid

New York, Aug 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has recorded a nearly five-fold increase in the number to whom it has provided assistance in hard-to-reach ar ...

UNICEF working at ‘full strength’ in north-east Nigeria, despite attack on aid convoy

New York, Aug 1 (Just Earth News): Despite an attack on a humanitarian convoy in which one of its staff members was injured, the United Nations Childrenâ€™s Fund (UNICEF) is scaling up ...