Informes

1 HIGHLIGHTS Cholera update: a decrease in the number of cholera daily cases was noted over the reporting period. To date, WHO and the Ministry of Health report a total record of 183 including 2 cases from Bujumbura Rural, which…

NEW YORK, 9 February 2005 - Thousands of children in Côte d' Ivoire may finally get the chance to take their exams following orders from the country's prime minister Saydou Diarra. An ongoing civil conflict in the country has…

Genève, le 8 février 2005 - L'UNICEF a commencé à porter assistance à 50 000 personnes en Ituri dans la partie Est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), o=F9 de récentes explosions de violence ont contraint les populations…

Repatriation/Return Exercises UNHCR Reintegration Activities UNHCR Participates in Sub-Regional Meeting On Child Protection Repatriation/Return Exercises UNHCR has facilitated the return of 7,230 Liberian refugees since the Voluntary Repatriation Exercise got underway on 1 October 2004. Overland convoys are received on a regular basis…

Critical Issues for Children and Women Since the signing of the Accra Peace Agreement in 2003, Liberia became more accessible for humanitarian assistance. The conflict in Liberia has led to the massive displacement of 561,886 Liberians. 80% of the population…

Critical Issues for Children and Women More than a decade-long civil war in Burundi has gravely worsened the well-being and livelihood of children and women, and led to serious violations of child rights. The year 2004 was also marked by…

Critical Issues for Children and Women Ravaged by a 10-year conflict, Sierra Leone is ranked last in the Human Development Index, with for example the highest rate of maternal and infant mortality. Access to basic essential services, such as health,…

HIGHLIGHTS Bujumbura Rural: local authorities reported extensive damages in the communes of Mutambu, Mutimbuzi and Nyabiraba as a result of hailstorms. Roofs of 3 primary schools, 3 residences for teachers, 569 houses, 3 markets and 4 churches were partly destroyed.…

From 15th to 18th January 2005 The Special River Patrol Humanitarian Mission was jointly organized in Kisangani by the Humanitarian Affairs Section, Sector 2 Operation, G-3 and UN 04 Patrol Boat from Riverine Section, MONUC Kinshasa. Participants: HAO, PIO/Radio Okapi/Video Unit, MILOB, WFP,…

Status of Disarmament and Demobilisation Activities as at 1/16/2005