Informes

LAGOS, 29 August (IRIN) - Renewed fighting between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria's northern Bauchi State over plans by the government to introduce strict Islamic law has claimed several lives, witnesses said on Wednesday. The latest outbreak of violence in…

LAGOS, 7 August (IRIN) - Governor James Ibori of Nigeria's Delta State signed into law on Friday a new bill that prohibits the activities of militant groups blamed for communal violence and disruption of oil industry activities in the…

The following report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. LAGOS, 18 July (IRIN) - Over the past weeks, Nigeria's central region has been racked by violent ethnic clashes that have claimed many lives and displaced thousands…

NATIONS UNIES Bureau de coordination des affaires humanitaires IRIN pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest Tel: +225 22-40-4440 Fax: +225 22-41-9339 email: irin-wa@irin.ci SIERRA LEONE: Le gouvernement va supprimer les impôts sur les remèdes contre le paludisme Le gouvernement de la…

UNITED NATIONS Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Integrated Regional Information Network for West Africa Tel: +225 22-40-4440 Fax: +225 22-41-9339 e-mail: irin-wa@irin.ci SIERRA LEONE: Government to remove taxes on anti-malarial drugs Sierra Leone's government has announced that it will lift taxes on anti-malarial…

UNITED NATIONS Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Integrated Regional Information Network for West Africa Tel: +225 22-40-4440 Fax: +225 22-41-9339 e-mail: irin-wa@irin.ci SIERRA LEONE: Security Council urges more funds for refugees The UN Security Council called on the international community on Wednesday to…

NATIONS UNIES Bureau de coordination des affaires humanitaires IRIN pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest Tel: +225 22-40-4440 Fax: +225 22-41-9339 email: irin-wa@irin.ci SIERRA LEONE: Le Conseil de sécurité sollicite davantage de fonds pour les réfugiés Le Conseil de sécurité de…

LAGOS, 10 November (IRIN) - The Sierra Leonean government and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) began talks on Friday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, with the aim of achieving peace in Sierra Leone. The discussions, which also involve the United Nations…

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] LAGOS, 23 October (IRIN) - Worried by the pervasive activities of armed bandits who have defied the best efforts of the police in his region, Abdulkadir Kure, governor…

NATIONS UNIES Bureau de coordination des affaires humanitaires IRIN pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest Tel [225] 22 40 44 40 Fax [225] 22 40 44 35 E-mail: irin-wa@irin.ci SIERRA LEONE: Les forces gouvernementales prêtes à marcher sur Makeni Les forces fidèles au gouvernement de Sierra Leone…