Yemen: UN agency appeals to all sides to allow food in for hundreds of thousands under siege
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today appealed to all parties to the conflict in Yemen to allow food in for hundreds of thousands of hungry people under siege in the central city of Taiz, who have been deprived of supplies for many weeks.
UN tribunal on Rwandan genocide formally closes – major role in fight against impunity
The United Nations tribunal set up 21 years ago to judge those guilty for the genocide in Rwanda of more than 800,000 people – overwhelmingly Tutsi, and also moderate Hutu, Twa and others – formally closed today after delivering 45 judgments as part of the Organization’s efforts to stamp out impunity for crimes against humanity.
Headlines at a glance
31 December 2015
Burundi: UN chief calls on all sides to avert crisis by engaging in inclusive political dialogue
Japanese-Korean accord on ‘comfort women’ must be speedily implemented, says UN official
Haiti: two UN female police officers found dead in their house
First-round vote in strife-torn Central African Republic ‘undeniable success’ – UN envoy
UN mission in Liberia looking into alleged misconduct by peacekeepers
UN tribunal on Rwandan genocide formally closes – major role in fight against impunity
Improved dialogue needed between UN and troop- and police-contributors, Security Council stresses
Proper sanitation becomes separate UN human right in enhanced fight against deadly infections
Yemen: UN agency appeals to all sides to allow food in for hundreds of thousands under siege
30 December 2015
Sustainable Development Goals to kick in with start of new year
Iraq: UN chief congratulates Prime Minister al-Abadi on recapture of Ramadi from ISIL
Burkina Faso’s new government a significant achievement for whole Sahel region, says UN chief
Refugees and migrants braving seas to flee to Europe in 2015 top one million – UN
UN peacekeepers help provide security as Central African Republic holds elections
29 December 2015
South African special forces commander appointed to lead UN troops in DR Congo
People of African descent must be fully included in climate change decisions, UN experts urge
Recent unusual weather worldwide calls for urgent preventive action, UN official warns
UN chief takes to radio waves of Central African Republic to appeal for peaceful polls
UN declares end to Ebola virus transmission in Guinea; first time all three host countries free
FEATURE: From a first mission of 120 unarmed men – UN peacekeeping across the decades
Source: United Nations
By
Karl William
Editor
United Nations Section
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