[RED DEMOCRATICA] Ban: World "cannot allow impunity" of using chemical weapons

 

Quote of the Day | Excerpts from UN Dispatch | UN is looking into deaths of DR Congo protesters Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   August 26, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story Ban: World "cannot allow impunity" of using chemical weapons United Nations chemical-weapons experts today began investigating the alleged nerve gas attack in Ghouta in Syria even as the team's convoy was hit by sniper fire and bombs were detonated near their hotel. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the investigation is crucial as "we cannot allow impunity in what appears to be a grave crime against humanity." Sky News (8/26), The Guardian (London) (8/26), ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (8/25), The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (8/25) Share:      Above the Fold UN is looking into deaths of DR Congo protesters Aid challenges spur inventive solutions Agriculture experts learn how to cope with climate change in Africa Mobile app to help test for water purity Intervention in Syrian conflict is discussed as rebels take town Unknown death toll in Syria after shelling, alleged chemical attack UN Radio   Quote of the Day @UN: Ban Ki-moon: "Let me say this loud clear, #LGBT people are entitled to the same rights as everyone else." bit.ly/16n4LqK Share:      UN Dispatch "On Sunday, American officials said that Assad's offer of letting in the UN Chemical Weapons Inspection team was too little, too late." UN Dispatch (8/26) Share:      United Nations UN is looking into deaths of DR Congo protesters The United Nations is investigating the deaths of two protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two allegedly were killed by UN peacekeeping forces as protesters tried to force their way into the UN base in Goma. BBC (8/26), France 24/Agence France-Presse (8/26) Share:      Ban urges peaceful resolution of political dispute in Bangladesh The Daily Star (Bangladesh) (8/24) Share:      UN's political envoy to discuss regional turmoil in Iran France 24/Agence France-Presse (8/25) Share:      General Assembly establishes day for sports and peace ABC News/The Associated Press (8/26) Share:      UN carbon-offset program to open regional office in Colombia Thomson Reuters Foundation (8/22) Share:      Health Development Aid challenges spur inventive solutions Delivering aid to communities affected by natural disasters or conflicts is always challenging, IRIN writes, but innovators are helping aid agencies overcome these challenges. Their innovations include the use of 3D printing to make spare parts onsite and pooling information on malnutrition. IRINNews.org (8/23) Share:      Floods, nearby conflict create food, health concerns in Sudan The Guardian (London) (8/23) Share:      Climate and Energy Agriculture experts learn how to cope with climate change in Africa African agricultural-extension agents are being education on how to farm amid climate change. Governments are beginning to train the agents so they can pass along the techniques to local farmers. Thomson Reuters Foundation (8/23) Share:      Technology Mobile app to help test for water purity The U.S. Agency for International Development is funding mWater, a nonprofit technology company that is developing a mobile application to test water quality. The USAID funding will help mWater set up a trial for the app in Tanzania. The Huffington Post (8/22) Share:      Peacekeeping and Security Intervention in Syrian conflict is discussed as rebels take town Western and Mideast military leaders are meeting to discuss possible intervention in the Syrian conflict. Russia, which backs the Syrian government, has warned against outside intervention. Meanwhile, Syrian rebels have cut off the supply route near Aleppo that serves government troops. Al Jazeera (8/26), Reuters (8/26), Reuters (8/26), The Guardian (London) (8/25), United Press International (8/25) Share:      Mubarak could be tried for killings in 2011 uprising BBC (8/25) Share:      Karzai asks Pakistan for help in arranging talks with Taliban Reuters (8/26) Share:      Boko Haram raid leaves 35 dead BBC (8/23) Share:      Myanmar riots mostly target Muslim homes, businesses Al Jazeera (8/26) Share:      Sectarian violence in Iraq leaves nearly 50 dead Reuters (8/25) Share:      Hot Topics Unknown death toll in Syria after shelling, alleged chemical attack CBS News Giving aid workers their due on World Humanitarian Day IRINNews.org UN seeks human rights monitors in Egypt; Ban requests inquiry into prisoners' deaths Al Jazeera Ban calls for "thorough, impartial and prompt investigation" of alleged chemical-weapons attack Voice of America UN asks Syria for access in latest chemical-weapons investigation Reuters Position Title Company Name Location Budget Analyst, Business Services and Budgets (2 openings) United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Business Services and Contracts Officer United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Officer, Global Partnerships United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Click here to view more job listings.   UN Radio "Attacks on the town of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the DRC, as well as on United Nations forces in the country must stop immediately." 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