Rapports

S/2005/86 I. Introduction 1. West Africa presents a mixed picture. While several States in the subregion have resolutely embarked on the path to economic and democratic reforms, and although the intensity of conflicts has lessened, with fewer people killed in combat…

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,…

Although UN Security Council resolution 1509 mandated that specific attention be paid to child and women combatants in Liberia's disarmament programs, the planners of the disarmament, demobilization, and rehabilitation program (DDR) failed to design the program to account adequately for…

14th December -17th January 2005 1. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS/ HIGHLIGHTS Since the 14th January, 17 cases of cholera have been reported from the hospital of Bouaké. MSF France reports that the outbreak of cholera has already caused 4 deaths. MSF together…

Context Liberia continues to face a precarious future. Security has gradually improved but the situation is still unpredictable and volatile due to protests and demonstrations by various dissatisfied groups.1 Violence against humanitarian agencies and their workers has continued to be…

UNMIL/PIO/PR/164 27 December 2004, Monrovia, Liberia About 250 children at the Judith Craig Orphanage in Liberia were treated to an end-of-the-year party thrown by the United Nations on 24 December. The party, where the orphans were showered with Christmas gifts, was…

Urges End to Use of Media to Incite Hatred, Violence; Also Stresses Need for Strategy to Address Root Causes of Conflict SC/8267 Security Council 5100th Meeting (AM & PM) Gravely concerned at the increased targeting of civilians during armed conflict,…

PEACE REQUIRES JUSTICE FOR LIBERIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS"I deplore the fact that sexual and gender-based violence continue to be used as a weapon of war in African conflicts... Every effort must be made to halt this…