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03 February 2010 - The newly appointed Independent Expert on the situation of Human Rights, Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, arrived in the North Darfur capital of El Fasher today. He is expected to undertake occasional visits…
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Dili, 04 February 2010 - In the interests of improving life quality of Timorese mothers, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), under its programme of support to the Ministry of Health, handed over equipments for…
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Same, 1 February 2010 - Emergency response capacity in Timor-Leste has been given a considerable boost with the opening of three warehouses built or refurbished by funds donated by the Australian Government, the United…
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2 February 2010 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Integrated Office for Peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) considers "2010 a critical year for the United Nations in Guinea…
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UNAMID PR / 004-2010 PRESS RELEASE UNAMID REJECTS ACCUSATIONS LEVELLED BY SUDANESE MILITARY El Fasher, 3 February 2010 – The African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) strongly rejects the accusations recently…
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DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION AFRICAN UNION PRESS RELEASE N024/2010 A new flag for the African UnioN Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 31 January 2010- The African Union today unveiled its new flag at its 14th Ordinary…
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KABUL - Long-standing human rights problems associated with dysfunctional governance, widespread and deeply entrenched impunity, weak justice and law enforcement institutions, coupled with extreme poverty that is exacerbated…
2 February 2010 - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily suspended deliveries in north-western Afghanistan after a convoy was attacked over the weekend, resulting in the loss of over 100 metric tons of…
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KABUL - The programme director of the Mine Action Coordination Centre of Afghanistan (MACCA) has urged more funding for the demining process in Afghanistan to fill a funding shortfall of US$ 163 million. MACCA Programme…
1 February 2010 - Farmers and villagers are taking part in United Nations-backed efforts to rid Afghanistan of landmines, which is also providing a much-needed boost to their incomes. An average of 40 people are injured or…
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KABUL - Farmers and villagers from twelve locations across Afghanistan have been taking part in demining projects to secure the lives of their families and communities. Mines have long been a threat to Afghans. Figures from…
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KABUL - The United Nations food agency has temporarily suspended food aid deliveries to parts northwestern Afghanistan following Saturday's attack on its convoy.