Senior UN official condemns killing of Syrian citizen journalist
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today deplored the shooting of Abdul Ghani Kaakeh, a Syrian citizen journalist killed during a demonstration in the city of Aleppo.
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

UN observers return to base in Syria following bomb blast which damaged vehicles
A group of UN military observers who stayed overnight in the Syrian town of Khan Cheikhoun, following a bomb blast which damaged some of their vehicles, have returned to their team site, a UN spokesperson said today.
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

UN relief official voices concern over plight of Palestinians affected by occupation
A senior United Nations relief official today voiced deep concern over the plight of Palestinians affected by Israel's occupation, including those displaced after their homes were demolished, and called for the scrapping of policies and practices that deny them the right to support themselves.
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

UN envoy welcomes deal to end hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners in Israel
The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry, has welcomed the agreement reached to end the hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Three vehicles carrying UN observers damaged in bomb blast in Syria
Three vehicles belonging to a convoy of UN observers in Syria were damaged in a bomb blast near the city of Hama today, according to a UN spokesperson.
Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Despite concerns, Iraq making progress on path to stability - UN envoy
Despite some predictions in the wake of the United States troop withdrawal from Iraq, the Middle Eastern country is making progress on its path to stability, according to the United Nations envoy there.
Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

As death toll rises, UN urges greater protection of civilians in Yemen, especially minors
The use of the heavy weaponry, landmines and detonating unexploded ordnance in Yemen have claimed the lives of 27 children and maimed 32 others so far this year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said today, urging all parties to the conflict to respect their obligation to protect civilians, especially minors.
Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Secretary-General, Security Council strongly condemn bomb attacks in Damascus
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council have strongly condemned deadly bomb attacks in Damascus today, and called for an end to the ongoing violence in the Middle Eastern country.
Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

UN official urges Israel to resolve Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike issue
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees today urged the Israeli Government to find an acceptable solution to the issue of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike, noting their demands are generally related to basic prisoners' rights as stipulated in the Geneva Conventions.
Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Concerned at plight of Palestinian hunger strikers, Ban urges solution without delay
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the importance of averting any further deterioration in the condition of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody who are on hunger strike, and urged everyone concerned to reach a solution to their plight without delay.
Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EST