Rapports

Prof. Yakin Ertürk, Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Human Rights Council on violence against women, its causes and consequences, delivered the following statement on 27 July 2007: "From 16-27 July 2007, I carried out an official visit to the…

Selon le Rapporteur Spécial du Conseil des Droits de l'Homme des Nations Unies chargée de la question de la violence à l'égard des femmes, le Professeur Yakin Ertürk, «la situation dans les deux Kivus est la pire des crises…

I. CONTEXTE District du Haut Katanga: Lubumbashi Aucun fait de nature à perturber la situation sécuritaire n'a été signalé par l'UNDSS. Mais cette agence émet des inquiétudes en rapport avec la situation des creuseurs artisanaux. L'UNDSS a pris part à…

Evaluation summary In January 2007, UNHCR issued a document entitled 'Policy Framework and Implementation Strategy: UNHCR's role in support of an enhanced humanitarian response to situations of internal displacement'. The primary purpose of this document was to set out the key…

Evaluation summary In January 2007, UNHCR issued a document entitled 'Policy Framework and Implementation Strategy: UNHCR's role in support of an enhanced humanitarian response to situations of internal displacement'. The primary purpose of this document was to set out the key…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Security Council has given a clear mandate to MONUC, its peacekeeping mission there, to protect civilians; Directive 01/07 issued by the MONUC force commander is equally clear about this…

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the past six months, the situation in Chad and along the Sudan/Chad/Central African Republic borders has become increasingly volatile. As a result, the humanitarian situation in eastern Chad has deteriorated sharply. The upsurge…

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In December 2006, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) launched the Consolidated Appeal for the Great Lakes Region (GLR) with the aim of providing essential humanitarian support services and multi-country assistance…

ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES Update on repatriation Last week, UNHCR reported the return of 840 Burundian refugees who arrived from Tanzania through the entry points of Kobero / Muyinga province (182), Gisuru /Ruyigi province (248) and Mabanda / Makamba province (410). This…

Highlights - Impartial Forces to provide security for Flame of Peace ceremony in Bouaké - FN Liaison Officer in Bouaké reports rocket attack against house close to PM's. - Ivorian elite police unit clash with taxi drivers in Adjamé…