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11 Apr 2012
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Uganda
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United Nations actions to address the threat and impact of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)

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WHO IS INVOLVED?

The United Nations has intensified its efforts to help address the threat and the impact of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The UN is contributing on multiple fronts, through political, peacekeeping, human rights, humanitarian and development activities. Its efforts are carried out in support of the African Union (AU) and the governments and people of the four affected countries – the Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan and Uganda, in collaboration with other partners.

05 Apr 2012
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Syrian Arab Republic (the)
Highlights of the Press Briefing by Ahmad Fawzi, Spokesperson for United Nations and Arab League Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan

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The following are highlights of today’s briefing by Ahmad Fawzi, the Spokesperson for United Nations and Arab League Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan, to the Geneva accredited media.

04 Apr 2012
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occupied Palestinian territory
Meeting on the question of Palestine discusses political prisoners in the context of political processes

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The Committee hears a proposal for the framework for release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons.

The International Meeting on the Question of Palestine this afternoon held a thematic meeting on the issue of Palestinian political prisoners and the Israeli-Palestinian political process, during which it heard a proposal for a timeframe for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons as part of the political process.

04 Apr 2012
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occupied Palestinian territory
International meeting on question of Palestine discusses torture and ill treatment in Israeli places of detention

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Suggest requesting the International Court of Justice to give an advisory opinion on the question of the status of Palestinian prisoners

04 Apr 2012
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occupied Palestinian territory
International meeting on question of Palestine closes its two-day session

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The meeting held two days of talks on the situation of Palestinian prisoners

30 Mar 2012
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Mali
Highlights of press conference by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa, on the situation in Mali (in French)

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GENèVE – 30 mars 2012 - Le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique de l'ouest, M. Saïd Djinnit, a évoqué ce matin la situation au Mali, au cours d'une conférence de presse donnée au Palais des Nations à Genève et animée par la Directrice du Service de l'information, Mme Corinne Momal-Vanian.

16 Mar 2012
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Syrian Arab Republic (the)
Transcript of the stakeout by the United Nations and Arab League Joint Special Representative on Syria, Kofi Annan

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Transcript of the stakeout by the Joint Special Envoy (SJE) of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian crisis

Geneva, 16 March 2012

Ladies and gentlemen,

I just finished briefing the Security Council about my mission. I shared with them the consultations I held in the region and the calls I have been making around the world to ensure that there is strong support for the mission and we all agree on one mediation process. And I encouraged the Council to speak with one voice as we try to resolve the crisis in Syria.

29 Jan 2012
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
Une nouvelle allocation de 9,1 millions de dollars americains pour lutter contre le cholera en RD Congo

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(Kinshasa /New York, le 26 Janvier 2012): La communauté humanitaire en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) a reçu aujourd’hui un nouvel appui financier de 9,1 millions de dollars américains du Fonds central d’intervention pour les urgences humanitaires (CERF) pour lutter contre le cholera, la maladie d’origine hydrique qui a affecté plus de 22 000 personnes l’année passée et causé plus de 500 décès.

11 Jan 2012
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Haiti
Rapport des Nations Unies en Haïti 2011

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I. Préface de M. Mariano Fernández, Représentant spécial du secrétaire Général en Haïti

11 Jan 2012
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Haiti
Report of the United Nations in Haiti 2011

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On 14 October 2011, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2012, extending for one year the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), and authorizing the reduction of its military and police workforce to 10,600 elements – 7,340 military and 3,241 police – as recommended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki moon in his 25 August report.

03 Jan 2012
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World
and 8 others
En 2011, trente-cinq membres du personnel de l’ONU ont trouvé la mort dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions

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ORG/1549

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En 2011, 35 membres du personnel de l’ONU, dont 25 civils, 9 Casques bleus et un officier militaire ont perdu la vie dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions, indique le Comité permanent sur la sécurité et l’indépendance de la fonction publique internationale*. Quatre gardes de sécurité qui travaillaient pour l’ONU ont également été tués.

03 Jan 2012
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World
and 8 others
With 35 United Nations personnel killed in 2011, Staff Union stresses need to take security more seriously, saying one life lost is one too many

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ORG/1549

Thirty-five United Nations personnel — 25 civilians, nine peacekeepers and a military adviser — were killed in 2011, according to the Staff Union Committee for the Security and Independence of the International Civil Service. Four security guards working for the Organization were also killed.

16 Dec 2011
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
and 4 others
Pact on Stability, Peace and Development Will Mean Little if Females Cannot Enjoy Violence-free Lives, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Great Lakes Conference

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DSG/SM/598
AFR/2306

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s remarks at the fourth Ordinary Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in Kampala on 15 December:

It is a great pleasure to be with you for this important gathering. I bring you warm greetings from Secretary-General Ban. It is an honour to represent him here.

12 Dec 2011
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Niger (the)
Plus de la moitié des villages du Niger sont exposés à une crise alimentaire et nutritionnelle

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Government of Niger, United Nations

Niamey, 11 Novembre 2011 – La campagne agro-pastorale 2011 au Niger s’achève sur un déficit de 519.639 tonnes de céréales et plus de 10.222.308 tonnes de fourrage pour le bétail, selon la dernière évaluation effectuée par le gouvernement. D’autres pays sahéliens, voisins du Niger, connaissent également une baisse du niveau de leur production agricole, ce qui pourrait avoir un impact sur l’approvisionnement du pays en céréales et influencer les prix des denrées alimentaires dans la sous-région.

07 Dec 2011
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Sudan (the)
UN and Partners Work Plan 2012

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Executive summary

Humanitarian need in Sudan is driven by conflict, displacement and vulnerability . In 2012, humanitarian assistance will support up to 4.2 million people to ensure food security, access to basic services, shelter, and livelihoods opportunities.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

05 Dec 2011
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Afghanistan
Day 11 of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence: Razia’s Story

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UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, United Nations

5 December 2011 - The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence is an international campaign that runs from 25 November, International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, through 10 December, International Human Rights Day. This year’s theme is “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World” highlighting the key roles women play in the family and as peacemakers and peacekeepers in war zones. In Afghanistan, support for women’s issues is one of the five priorities of the United Nations agencies and programmes.

Today’s story is authored by the United Nations

29 Nov 2011
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Afghanistan
Day 5 of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence: Self-immolation

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UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, United Nations

29 November 2011 - The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence is an international campaign that runs from 25 November, International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, through 10 December, International Human Rights Day. This year’s theme is “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World” highlighting the key roles women play in the family and as peacemakers and peacekeepers in war zones. In Afghanistan, support for women’s issues is one of the five priorities of the United Nations agencies and programmes.
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28 Nov 2011
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Tunisia
Eyes of World on Western Asia; When Stability, Good Governance, Equality Take Root There, Benefits Will Extend around the World, Says Deputy Secretary-General

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DSG/SM/592
REC/245

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s Remarks to the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Regional Coordinating Mechanism, in Beirut, 25 November:

28 Nov 2011
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Lebanon
Commemorating Lebanon’s Independence, Deputy Secretary-General Says Country Rich in Culture, History, Beauty; Its People Deserve to Be Rich in Peace, Security

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DSG/SM/591

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s remarks to the Lebanese Independence Day Lunch, in Tyre, 24 November:

It is an honour for me to join you to commemorate Lebanon’s Independence Day. This is a proud day for all citizens of Lebanon. I thank the Lebanese people and the Lebanese Armed Forces for your hospitality.

Since achieving independence, the Lebanese people have been striving to achieve stability. Lebanon is rich in culture, history and natural beauty; its people deserve to be rich in peace and security for all people.