The Slow Road to Hell

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Never Again International | 07/03/08 19:31

Here's an article I wrote on the crisis in Zimbabwe:The Slow Road to Hell For these last few months Zimbabwe which was formally known as Africa´s bread basket is turning into a basket case of intimidation, torture, and murder. For those who appose the so-called president Robert Mugabe they are met with blows and some are...

  Young delegates' hopes are high as 'Junior 8' Summit opens in Japan

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UNICEF News | 07/03/08 18:53

HOKKAIDO, Japan, 3 July 2008 – The Junior 8 Summit opened yesterday with thunderous performance by young local drummers at a traditional ceremony in Hokkaido, Japan. The meeting brings together a group of children and young people who promise to make an even bigger noise on the world stage. ...

  'The Survival Project': CNN programme shines spotlight on UNICEF work

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UNICEF News | 07/03/08 12:14

NEW YORK, USA, 3 July 2008 – UNICEF will be the focus of the special global broadcast on CNN and CNN International this Sunday.

  UK: Abusive Ex-Commander Allowed to Return to Sri Lanka

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Human Rights Watch News Releases | 07/03/08 0:00

Colombo Should Now Prosecute Karuna Amman The British government today regrettably allowed an abusive former Tamil Tiger leader who had been in its custody to return to Sri Lanka as a free man, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on the Sri Lankan government to investigate and prosecute Vinayagamoor...

  Thailand: Fear of Army Cover-Up in Imam’s Death

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Human Rights Watch News Releases | 07/03/08 0:00

Commanding Officer Refused to Implicate Abusive Soldiers The Thai Army should instruct its officers to provide crucial evidence to a court conducting an inquest into the torture and killing of Imam Yapa Koseng, Human Rights Watch said today.

  Nepal’s Election: A Peaceful Revolution?

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Crisis Group | 07/02/08 19:00

Nepal’s major parties should cooperate in a coalition government led by the Maoists, who won the April Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, to help the world’s newest republic avoid political instability. The International Crisis Group today released companion reports: Nepal’s Election: a Peaceful Revolution?, an...

  Nepal’s New Political Landscape

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Crisis Group | 07/02/08 19:00

Nepal’s major parties should cooperate in a coalition government led by the Maoists, who won the April Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, to help the world’s newest republic avoid political instability. The International Crisis Group today released companion reports: Nepal’s Election: a Peaceful Revolution?, an...

  Niger: A new chance for homeless youths and juvenile offenders

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UNICEF News | 07/02/08 17:10

NIAMEY, Niger, 2 July 2008 – Souley, 16, lives on the streets of Niamey, Niger's capital. He spends most days at the local Educative, Preventive and Judiciary Service (SEJUP) centre, where he is learning skills that will enable him to earn a living and stay out of trouble. ...

  Malaysia: Reaching out to indigenous pre-schoolers in remote regions

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UNICEF News | 07/02/08 14:40

KAMPUNG PETA, Malaysia, 2 July 2008 – The ancient jungle of Endau-Rompin National Park, deep in Peninsular Malaysia, is home to rare species of birds, butterflies and rhinoceros, as well as a diverse range of plant life. It is also the traditional home of the Orang Asli, or 'original people',...

  Sri Lanka: End Internment of Displaced Persons

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Human Rights Watch News Releases | 07/02/08 0:00

Government Illegally Holding Civilians Fleeing Fighting in the North The Sri Lankan government should end the arbitrary detention of more than 400 civilians displaced by recent fighting at a newly established camp in northern Sri Lanka, Human Rights Watch said today.