Reports

The Global IDP Database of the Norwegian Refugee Council has now released a updated country profile on internal displacement in Sudan. A summary is presented below. The Database and the Sudan profile can be accessed at www.idpproject.org, or the complete…

(Paris, 15 mai 2001) La France conduira à partir de demain et jusqu'au 25 mai prochain, une mission du Conseil de Sécurité des Nations-Unies en République Démocratique du Congo, au Burundi et dans les principaux pays impliqués dans la recherche…

Tens of thousands of Somali refugees living in two camps in Djibouti are being trained in mine awareness and safety measures by the United Nations, in order to reduce possible future injuries and fatalities should they encounter mines or…

Highlights Tens of thousands flee Caxito, Bengo Province Partners develop plan of action for Camacupa and Cuemba, Bié Province Increase in illnesses reported in flood-affected areas, Cunene Province 700 IDPs require resettlement from reception centre, Kuando Kubango Province Partners discuss situation…

1. Review of Continuing Food Security Crises Food insecurity persists in southern Sudan, with physical insecurity as the most important determinant. Food options remain limited, with affected populations employing the coping mechanisms at their disposal. People have…

S/2001/480 Letter dated 14 May 2001 from the Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council I have the honour to transmit a statement issued today, 14 May 2001, by the Commission for…

S/2001/477 Letter dated 14 May 2001 from the Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council I have the honour to forward herewith the letter received today, 14 May 2001, via fax, from…

UNITED NATIONS Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Integrated Regional Information Network for Central and Eastern Africa Tel: +254 2 622147 Fax: +254 2 622129 e-mail: irin@ocha.unon.org BURUNDI: Six relief workers kidnapped Six members of a Dutch-Burundian humanitarian organisation were kidnapped by an armed…

ANGOLA: Gambari urges Angolans towards peace Ibrahim Gambari, the UN Secretary-General's special adviser on Africa, ended his visit to Angola on Saturday urging civilians to continue working for peace. He also left with a memorandum from the Catholic Bishop of oil-rich…

Child kidnappings seen as a show of strength by Unita JUSTIN PEARCE Tales of children being rounded up at gunpoint and forced to carry plundered goods into the bush this week formed a stark reminder of the power still wielded by…