Informes

Lecture by Mrs Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the "Martedisera" Speech Series of the Corporate Union of Turin "Can Business Help? Partnership and Responsibilities in Humanitarian Work" Turin, Italy, 30 November 1999 Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to…

During the two weeks of violence that followed the 30 August popular consultation in East Timor, more than 75 percent of the entire population was displaced. In addition, 70 percent of all private residences, public buildings and essential utilities…

Summary of Current Disaster Conditions in Vietnam 1. Situation Analysis of Storm: (According to Official Telegram No.45, issued by the Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control of Vietnam at 15:30 on 30 November 1999). According the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecast:…

This is a summary of what was said by the UNHCR spokesperson at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations. Quoted text from this briefing note may be attributed to the UNHCR spokesperson named below Kris Janowski Timor On Monday,…

The head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) today met with Australian officials to discuss their country's participation in a number of administrative and security functions in the territory. Sergio Vieira de Mello told reporters in Sydney…

General: While the pace of returning refugees from East Timor continues, no marked increase has occurred since the 22 November agreement. In the first fatal casualty in INTERFET, a New Zealand soldier died in a road accident in Suai…

UNICEF Viet Nam has provided over US $100,000 worth of assistance to the people of central Viet Nam following the worst floods in a century. The death toll from the central coast stands at 574 with 49 people still reported…

Highlights of the Noon Briefing By Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General UN Headquarters, New York The Secretary-General's latest report on Afghanistan was made available today. This report is his annual summary of the progress of peace efforts in Afghanistan, which…

The United Nations mission in East Timor today reported that violence against suspected members of the militia was on the rise. The brother of one militia leader was found dead last week, with his hands tied and signs that he…

NEWS RELEASE SUGGESTED HEADLINE: IDP-DARWIN 31 - 99 By GySgt. Steve Nelson DARWIN, Australia - When tens of thousands of East Timorese were driven from their homes and villages by anti-independence militia, it was unknown when they would return or to what they…