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	June 11, 2012 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Liberia border closed after attack on UN peacekeepers Liberia has sealed its border with Cote d'Ivoire after the ambush Friday that killed at least seven United Nations peacekeepers and nine others near the Ivorian town of Tai, where civilians were under threat by an armed group. The gunmen responsible for the attack were suspected to have launched the assault from heavily forested Liberia. "It's a very tough time for the whole mission here right now," said Sylvie van den Wildenberg, acting UN spokeswoman in Cote d'Ivoire. The Christian Science Monitor (6/10), Google/The Associated Press (6/10)      UN relocates staff in violence-stricken Myanmar  Afghan girls intimidated into abandoning schools  World's critical river basins under threat  Slave-labor culture in the Amazon  UN Foundation, Virgin Produced join on social good  UNA-USA connects Americans with redesigned UNAUSA.org  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security | UN Foundation & Better World Campaign | Spotlight: UNA-USA Join our #RioPlusSocial twitter chat, TOMORROW, from 9-12 EST w/ our partners @ericsson @92Y @edpbr @mashable. Join the global convo!" @UNFoundation "In yet another strike against Christian targets in Northern Nigeria, a suicide bomber blew himself up at a church service in the town of Jos -- a frequent site of sectarian violence. [A] statement from Boko Haram suggests that there will be no let up in the violence anytime soon." UN Dispatch UN relocates staff in violence-stricken Myanmar Democratic reforms in Myanmar could be derailed by sectarian violence between Muslims and Buddhists in the country's west, President Thein Sein warned Sunday. The United Nations is temporarily relocating nonessential staff from the Rakhine state, where a state of emergency has been declared. BBC (6/11), Reuters (6/10)        UN fulfills Syria mandate as world considers action United Nations teams are proving essential to investigating crimes and assisting refugees as "objective eyes and ears on the ground" in Syria even as the world body's Security Council considers next steps. "While it is not observers' mandate to enforce a cessation of violence or compel the Syrian government to adhere to their commitments -- at least not yet -- observers are providing the foundation for the UN Security Council to move forward," writes Peter Yeo, vice president at the UN Foundation. The Huffington Post (6/8)        Other News Syrian opposition chooses a new leader Reuters (6/10)      UNDP dismisses 3 at Afghan police trust fund The Wall Street Journal (6/10)      IAEA's top inspector says Iran talks are "disappointing" BBC (6/8)      Afghan girls intimidated into abandoning schools Poisonings and arson are leading to school closings across Afghanistan. Afghan intelligence says some of the attacks are carried out by adult Taliban, with others by students who are threatened by the Taliban. Those most affected are girls. Reuters (6/10)      Other News Inroads against child labor falling short, FAO chief says Bloomberg Businessweek (6/11)      Decline in world food prices experienced in May Reuters (6/7)      World's critical river basins under threat One-fourth of the world's gross domestic product will be generated by 2050 in and around the 10 most populated water basins, primarily in China, India and North Africa, according to a study by a microeconomics consultancy, Frontier Economics. Seven of the basins will face water shortages without better management, the report says. The Guardian (London)/Damien Carrington's Environment Blog (6/11), AlertNet/Reuters (6/11)        Violence persists over Brazil indigenous land rights The violence spurred by the struggle over land rights between indigenous Guarani and landowners in western Brazil casts light on the historical debt of government policies. "In some ways, farmers and their children are today victims of a circumstance that has these historical roots," said James Anaya, the United Nations special rapporteur for rights of indigenous peoples. "What I've suggested is that the government of Brazil provide these titleholders with compensation. I think only by doing that, and recognizing the responsibility of the Brazilian state, ultimately for this mess, can the return of lands to the Guarani be achieved peacefully." The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/9)        Tree regeneration boosting farm fertility in Sahel Africa's Sahel is in its third drought in 10 years, but some farmers have managed to restore the sandy soils by planting and cultivating trees. The trees, traditionally seen as competing with crops, actually reduce the effects of winds, provide shade to manure-producing livestock and contribute organic matter to the soil. The Guardian (London) (6/11)      Other News Carbon-offset market hit 3-year high in 2011 TriplePundit.com (6/11)      Slave-labor culture in the Amazon Tens of thousands of Brazilians are toiling across the Amazon, often for little or no money, in conditions observers characterize as tantamount to modern-day slavery. "But not one single person in the history of Brazil has been jailed for this crime. These men feel untouchable," said Luis Machado, of the United Nations International Labor Organization. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (6/7)      Al-Shabab members defect to peacekeepers in Somalia Peacekeeping forces of the African Union continue to make gains against Islamist al-Shabab militants in Somalia. Such armed forces -- which cost considerably less than most United Nations-backed peacekeepers -- are increasingly considered as a model for resolving similar conflicts in Africa and elsewhere. BBC (6/11)        Other News Russia raids homes of protest organizers on eve of march The Washington Post/The Associated Press (6/11)      Top five news stories selected by UN Wire readers in the past week. UN report depicts Earth's environment pushed to the limit (USA TODAY) U.S. cities last in global climate preparedness (Yale Environment 360) Annan: Broaden UN role in Syria or find Plan B (Google) Going green emphasized on World Environment Day (India Today) Global institutions face potential geopolitical shift (The Guardian (London)) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers. UN Foundation, Virgin Produced join on social good Social good reaches new heights -- 35,000 feet -- this month as the United Nations Foundation and Virgin Produced announced a new partnership. The collaboration highlights key global issues -- malaria prevention and energy access -- through dynamic public service announcements in the LIFE block on the Virgin Produced Channel on board all Virgin America flights. Learn more.      UNA-USA connects Americans with redesigned UNAUSA.org The United Nations Association of the USA has relaunched UNUSA.org and TheInterdependent.com as new gateways for Americans to connect with the vital work of the United Nations. Visitors to the UNA-USA site will be able to connect with the educational, informational, and advocacy efforts of the more than 11,000 members and 120 Chapters across the U.S. The refreshed site for UNA-USA's online newsmagazine The InterDependent features new content and a new look, with stories from The InterDependent's prominent corps of writers on topics such as human rights, global health, and peacekeeping. Learn more.      Click here to view more job listings.   Get more involved: Follow the UN Foundation on Twitter Key Sites United Nations Secretary-General UN News Centre Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation UN Dispatch The Interdependent UN Radio News Service UN condemns attack that killed seven peacekeepers in Côte d'Ivoire UN Radio   This SmartBrief was created for ELECCION@YAHOOGROUPS.COM   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Grab our News Widget Advertise With Us Amy DiElsi Director for UN Foundation Communications United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (D) 202-419-3230 (C) 202-492-3078 (F) 202-887-9021 www.unfoundation.org   About UN WIRE UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today. 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