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URUZGAN - A newly-built airport terminal, funded by the Netherlands, has been inaugurated in central Uruzgan province. The terminal is built in accordance with international standards with a capacity to facilitate 900…
5 June 2013 - Seeking to improve delivery of justice for vulnerable groups, UNMISS concluded a two-day workshop for law enforcement institutions from Upper Nile and Unity states in Malakal today. The workshop, organized with…
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KABUL - Additional funding is needed for Afghanistan and Pakistan if the United Nations humanitarian community and its partners are to deliver lifesaving services and assist the South Asian countries in developing their…
"The shock must be on the sensor so the airbag goes off," explained UNIFIL vehicle mechanic George al-Alam while demonstrating an airbag deployment at Bint Jbeil Public Technical School. After showing his audience where the…
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5 June 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed regret that a new media law in Burundi was promulgated with provisions that may have a negative impact on the freedom of the press. In statement issued by his…
South Sudan joined the global community in celebrating World Environment Day on 5 June. For the new nation, a key environmental challenge is water resources management. Overall access to safe water is estimated at only 34…
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KABUL - United Nations agencies in Afghanistan joined hands with local partners to mark World Environment Day today with workshops and awareness raising activities in line with theme of this year’s global day ‘Think.Eat.Save…
Conakry, 5 june 2013 - Said Djinnit welcomed the start of the substantive discussions between the Government and the opposition ahead of the legislative elections. He has reported that the discussions took place in a…
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TOKYO - The United Nations agency leading global efforts to fight against illicit drugs and international crime signed a new joint plan of action with Japan earlier this week for regional cooperation in Africa and Asia…
Some 30 community leaders have decided to take charge of the reconciliation process by strengthening social cohesion and involving all sections of the population in Guiglo in the process. They made this commitment during a…
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and African Union Chairperson Ms. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced today the appointment of Lieutenant General Paul Ignace Mella of Tanzania as the Force Commander of the African…
sit the farewell meeting on Monday between outgoing UN Special Representative for Cote d'Ivoire, Bert Koenders and Ivorian Prime Minister Kablan Duncan. Mr. Koenders said it was a great privilege to have served the Ivorian…