Reports

HANOI (Aug. 2) XINHUA - Heavy rains since July 24 have caused powerful floods to Vietnam's central provinces, killing more than 30 people and making 43 others missing, local press reported Monday. Some 30 people are reported dead and 43 others…

By Erik de Castro MANILA, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Landslides and floods killed at least 15 people and forced thousands to flee their homes as heavy rains battered the Philippine capital Manila on Monday, officials said. Seven of those killed were…

By Koo Hee-jin SEOUL, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Heavy rains triggered mudslides and flash floods in South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines killing more than 60 people and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands living in low-lying areas, officials…

Heavy rains from tropical storm Olga hit DPRK at the end of July/beginning of August. The South Western Province of Kaesong, amongst others, was badly affected by flooding from heavy rainfall and high tides from 30 July to 3…

This report includes: A) Angola B) Sierra Leone C) East and Central Africa: Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo D) Afghanistan E) FR Yugoslavia F) Selected WFP relief operations currently facing resourcing shortfalls. From Manuel Aranda da Silva,…

Thousands of civilians in northern Afghanistan could suffer serious human rights abuses unless the international community takes action to protect them as the war in the area escalates, Amnesty International said today. The organization's warning follows reports of a major Taleban…

Expressing grave concern at reports that the Taliban has resumed major hostilities in Afghanistan, members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday called on the Afghan parties to enter into negotiations promptly to find a political settlement. In a press…

Geneva, 27 July 1999 Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, The High Commissioner, Mrs. Ogata, regrets that she is unable to be here today, as she is absent on mission. She has requested me to present the report of her…

Registration Continues To Run Smoothly, Security Issues Remain Key Concern For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 Contact: Deanna Congileo Atlanta: 404-420-5117 Contact: Brent Preston or Gillian Flies Dili: 62-390-313-777 Background: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center are closely monitoring…

Special Envoy to SG, Mr. Brahimi's visit to the region From 17th to 21st July, Amb. Lakhdar Brahimi visited Tashkent to attend the "6+2" meeting. The representatives from the two warring factions of Afghanistan, the Taliban Movement and the United Front…