Working Group reports it is encouraged by what it found during its mission to Iraq, where issue of immunity remains sensitive issue
Good governance, respect for human rights critical part of tackling large scale disasters, says UN rights envoy
Ethnic, religious violence in so-called Middle Belt, reportedly has killed up to 70 people since August
Group warns tens of thousands of children could die in coming weeks if they do not receive emergency assistance
Council overwhelmingly adopts resolution condemning Syria for grave, systematic human-rights violations
Boat was to transport 300 migrants stranded in the city by violence
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights gravely concerned as extra-judicial killings, disappearances surge in Pakistan
Investigators recommend UN Security Council refer Syria to International Criminal Court for prosecution
Assessment finds mainly Chadian, Sudanese migrants have no basic services, are subject to theft, physical assault, desperate to leave
World Food program is investigating allegations of theft and says it will suspend any parties found responsible
They have been stranded at a border way station for months
FAO representative says an increasing number of farmers are abandoning their farms and moving to overcrowded refuge camps
UNHCR-chartered cargo plane delivers more than 30 metric tons of shelter material and other aid items
Organization is appealing for $86 million in additional funding, bringing total budget for Somalia this year to over $155 million
Grim assessment comes barely two weeks after UN declared famine in region amid worst drought to hit Horn of Africa in 60 years
UN: More than 100,000 people have arrived in conflict-ridden capital over last two months desperately needing food, water, shelter
The World Health Organization says these tests are harmful and can lead to death
World Bank President says US government needs to start leading efforts to make deal in Doha free-trade talks
WHO warns against measles and water-borne diseases, such as acute watery diarrhea in Ethiopia and Kenya
WHO official: Global Action Plan is helping manufacturers in 11 developing countries produce or increase production of influenza vaccine
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