Former Irish President Mary Robinson delivered a resounding promotion of Women in politics, and other roles in society saying that women posess many traits which distinguish them from men, and [Read more...]
UN’s Scheinin: ‘Terrorism being used to legitimise state violence’ in North Africa
8 March 2011 By
While addressing the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Tunisia, Special Rapporteur Martin Scheinin said “broad and vague terrorism definitions and their abusive use to suppress dissent prove to [Read more...]
Flow of refugees from Libya slows, as Gaddafi forces control border
7 March 2011 By
The United Nations Emergency relief coordinator has expressed concern at the dropping number of refugees leaving Libya. In a statement made to the UN in New York, Valerie Amos signalled [Read more...]
Ivory Coast ‘escalating into genocide’ says Ambassador to the UN
4 March 2011 By
Youssoufou Bamba, the Ivory Coast’s UN ambassador has starkly warned that the country is facing a possible genocide, as President Laurent Gbagbo attempts to ignore rival Ouattara’s victory in last [Read more...]
UN urges EU to provide refuge for thousands fleeing Libya
4 March 2011 By
During an interview on the situation in Libya, held at UN Headquarters in Geneva, the High Commissioner for Refugees appealed to Europe to ‘assume it’s responsibility as a continent of [Read more...]
Tunisia Libya border still under severe pressure
3 March 2011 By
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran called for humanitarian access to Libya on Tuesday as she traveled to the Tunisia border to meet local authorities, aid organisations, and people who have [Read more...]
China Ambassador speaks on Middle East, North Africa, and Human rights
3 March 2011 By
Chinese Ambassador to the UN Security Council Li Baodong, has appealed for the International community to heed to voices of the Arab world following the mass uprisings witnessed in recent [Read more...]
