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Revival of deadly annual people-smuggling from Somalia to Yemen sparks UN warning
The deadly annual people-smuggling season has resumed in the Gulf of Aden, prompting the United Nations refugee agency to warn that hundreds of people could perish attempting to travel from Somalia to Yemen this year unless authorities crack down on the activity.
General Assembly opens debate on preventing armed conflict
Noting that conflict prevention is a "moral imperative" and a "political necessity for the credibility of international cooperation, in particular the United Nations," the president of the UN General Assembly today open debate on Kofi Annan's recent report on preventing armed conflict around the world.
Urging end to killings in Gaza, Annan says both sides must work for peace
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for an end to killings in Gaza and deplored conditions facing Palestinians there while calling on both sides of the Middle East conflict to take steps that will foster lasting peace.
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator spotlights peace efforts in northern Uganda
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today met with internally displaced people in northern Uganda, where peace efforts offer hope to end a rebel-fueled conflict notorious for abuses against children.
UN envoy in Afghanistan condemns murder of governor in southeastern province
The senior United Nations envoy to Afghanistan today condemned the assassination of the governor of Pakia province in the country's troubled southeast.
The attacks on the US five years ago were against 'humanity itself': Annan
Marking five years since the September 11 attacks on the United States, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today said they were directed against "humanity itself".
UN Force Commander discusses troop movements with Lebanese and Israeli officers
The United Nations military commander in Lebanon today discussed the continued Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese military advance into more parts of the country's south with officers from both sides.
FAO Director-General appeals for second Green Revolution
FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf today called for a second Green Revolution to feed the world's growing population while preserving natural resources and the environment.
Fighting poverty, UN reform to top General Assembly agenda
As the General Assembly opened its 61st session today, the body's new president promised to focus on alleviating extreme poverty and advancing the process of UN reform undertaken during the previous session.
Concluding Africa tour, UN relief aid official voices hope for lasting peace
Wrapping up an eight-day mission to southern Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and the Great Lakes region of Africa, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today expressed cautious optimism about prospects for peace in the region.
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Sri Lankan children and families traumatized by continuing conflict
At a relief camp in Batticaloa, eastern Sri Lanka, 14-year-old Sanjan recounted the ordeal he and his family had endured.
War crime indictments against Ugandan rebels serve vital purpose
The concern shared by some locals in Uganda that International Criminal Court (ICC) indictments against leaders of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) could jeopardize the peace process in the country's north.
Global institutions fail to reflect evolution of the developing world
To reflect the profound changes that have taken place in the developing world over the last few decades, global institutions must evolve to give nations of the South a greater voice, and those countries must exercise greater responsability at home and abroad.
Urgent improvements in health care needed to combat child deaths
Releasing a new study today showing that around 29,000 children under five years old die around the world every day, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for stronger health services in countries with high child mortality and increased Goverment and donor support for child survival.
Annan urges more global support for Iraq as officials discuss International Compact
Without greater global support, Iraq will fail to attain peace, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan told a high-level meeting in New York today, underscoring the importance of the International Compact aimed at ending the killings and bringing stability to the war-ravaged country.
Deadly car bombing, murder of nun spark condemnation
The senior United Nations envoy to Somalia has condemned today's assassination attempt on the life of Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf, which failed but resulted in death or injury to scores of people.
Annan says only global action through the UN will resolve world's greatest challenges
Countries will only overcome the "three great challenges" of development, security and human rights if they take action together, globally and coordinated through the United Nations.
Global festivities to celebrate World Food Day
Among the events taking place in over 150 countries to mark this year's World Food Day on 16 October 2006, will be a five kilometre Run-for-Food race through Rome's historical centre.
Ottawa treaty/anti-personnel mines
Statement on behalf of the President of the ICRC by Philip Spoerri, Director of International Law and Cooperation within the Movement.
'New level of practicality' is needed between the UN and regional organizations: Annan
Predicting an ever increasing demand for peacekeeping, conflict prevention and similar security roles over the next decade, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for a "new level of clarity, practically and seriousness".
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