The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the murders of two Pakistani journalists and expressed alarm over the continued deteriorating security of journalists in the country. “The brutal murders of Tariq Kamal and Murtaza Razvi stand unequivocally condemned,” said the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, in a news release. “Every attempt must be made to bring …Read the Rest
Judge resigns from UN-backed Cambodia genocide tribunal
One of the judges from the United Nations-backed Cambodia genocide tribunal today informed the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of his decision …Read the Rest
Ban voices concern over tensions linked to Nepal’s future federal system
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is concerned at the rising tensions and disruption of daily life in parts of Nepal linked to …Read the Rest
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns assassination of peace council member
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today’s assassination of Maulawi Arsala Rahmani, a senior member of the country’s …Read the Rest
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns attacks on schools by insurgents
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan today voiced serious concern over reported attacks on schools and education officials by anti-government …Read the Rest
Top UN relief official calls for greater investment in development in Afghanistan
The top United Nations humanitarian official today reaffirmed the Organization’s continued support for Afghanistan and stressed the need for increased …Read the Rest
Cambodia needs more transparency in dealing with economic concessions
An independent United Nations human rights expert has urged the Cambodian Government to act with more transparency when dealing with …Read the Rest
Top UN relief official stresses need for disaster preparedness in Afghanistan
The top United Nations relief official today called for greater efforts to build the resilience and preparedness of the people …Read the Rest
Ban welcomes Papua New Guinea’s decision to go forward with elections
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the decision by Papua New Guinea to carry out elections within the timeframe stipulated by the …Read the Rest
Despite slowdown, Asia-Pacific region will be ‘anchor of stability for world economy’
While Asia and the Pacific faces another year of slowing growth as demand for its exports declines and capital costs …Read the Rest
Asia-Pacific cannot afford to grow without addressing environmental concerns
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region must find ways to continue to grow economically and lift millions out of poverty while …Read the Rest
