Tag: United Nations

Why Ex-President Gbagbo Must Stop Killing Innocent Civilians and Leave

[ad#Adsense-468×60] Since the disputed presidential election in Cote d’Ivoire last November, in which the then incumbent president Mr. Laurent Gbagbo and Mr. Alassane Ouattara, a former prime Minister contested, it has been bad news over and over again for that small country. And it has been a disaster for Africa; a battle-field for reaping dead… Continue reading Why Ex-President Gbagbo Must Stop Killing Innocent Civilians and Leave

UN to Send Aid to Eastern Libya Amid Reports of Hardship and Attacks on Civilians

22 March 2011 –United Nations agencies prepared today to rush aid into eastern Libya as rebels told a senior UN envoy on the ground there that cities and towns were under siege and civilians being targeted by the tanks and heavy weaponry of Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s forces. “Providing humanitarian assistance under current circumstances is very… Continue reading UN to Send Aid to Eastern Libya Amid Reports of Hardship and Attacks on Civilians

Canadians Make Malaria Breakthrough

Lana Haight, Postmedia News SASKATOON — Scientists in Saskatoon have developed an inexpensive malaria treatment that will help the million people who die every year from the infection. “This is the most important drug in the treatment of malaria today. The World Health Organization says it should be the first line of defence,” said Patrick… Continue reading Canadians Make Malaria Breakthrough

African Leaders Pledge to End Malaria by 2015

Ted Purlain The United Nations envoy tasked with coordinating efforts against malaria has reported that African leaders are at the forefront of a landmark initiative to end unnecessary deaths from the disease by 2015. The African Leaders Malarial Alliance was recently formed and tasked with ensuring that more than 240 million insecticide-treated bed nets were… Continue reading African Leaders Pledge to End Malaria by 2015

African Union Declines Action Against Libya

The African Union Peace and Security Council has met to discuss events in Libya, but declined to follow other international bodies in imposing sanctions against the Gaddafi government. The Council also extended the mandate of an Ivory Coast mediation team. The United Nations and the European Union have slapped sanctions on Libya. The Arab League… Continue reading African Union Declines Action Against Libya

Millions in Niger need help to avoid another food crisis, warn UN agencies

 20 January 2011 – The United Nations food agencies are urging continued assistance for Niger, where acute malnutrition rates remain high despite a good harvest and millions need help to avoid another food crisis. Last year the Government of Niger, supported by the UN, launched a massive humanitarian intervention which averted the worst effects of… Continue reading Millions in Niger need help to avoid another food crisis, warn UN agencies