[RED DEMOCRATICA] UN commission says both sides in Syria are violating human rights

 

Quote of the Day | Excerpts from UN Dispatch | Security Council action on Syria stalled again Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   September 11, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story UN commission says both sides in Syria are violating human rights The United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry on Syria says that the Syrian government and rebels have each committed acts that go against international law, and they fear no repercussion. "The perpetrators of these violations and crimes, on all sides ... do not fear accountability," the commission's report says. BBC (9/11), Voice of America (9/11), Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (9/11), The Huffington Post/The Associated Press (9/11) Share:      Above the Fold Security Council action on Syria stalled again 1 million voices are being heard on post-2015 development planning FAO: Avoiding food waste would cut greenhouse-gas emissions U.S. keeps military action in Syria on the negotiation table UN Radio   Quote of the Day @UNFoundation: "How will tech, data digital media shape our world?" See all the questions on the agenda for @socialgood Summit: trib.al/6NTX2Et Share:      UN Dispatch "Iranian president Hassan Rohani said his government plans to restart nuclear talks with world powers in New York, where he will attend the United Nations General Assembly this month." UN Dispatch (9/11) Share:      United Nations Security Council action on Syria stalled again A planning meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday was canceled after Russia's envoy rejected a draft resolution on Syria's chemical weapons proposed by France, which included the option for military action in Syria. World Bulletin (9/11), Al Jazeera (9/11), CBC.ca (Canada)/The Associated Press (9/11) Share:      Health Development 1 million voices are being heard on post-2015 development planning The United Nations Development Programme surveyed more than 1 million people about the post-2015 development goals and reported that equality, good governance, the environment and better job prospects are among the most desired goals. Health care and education were also among frequently raised issues, UNDP says. Thomson Reuters Foundation (9/10), The Guardian (London) (9/10) Share:        Tapping into crowdsourcing to generate solutions for refugees The United Nations refugee agency has launched a crowdsourcing initiative called UNHCR Ideas to generate solutions to refugee problems from employees, partners and refugees. The first effort is soliciting ideas on serving urban refugees. IRINNews.org (9/11) Share:      Food insecurity in Sahel region is a risk for 11 million, FAO says Voice of America (9/10) Share:      ILO says 25% of Nigerians younger than 14 are working Voice of America (9/10) Share:      Blood test checks for parasite's resistance to antimalarial drugs Voice of America (9/10) Share:      Climate and Energy FAO: Avoiding food waste would cut greenhouse-gas emissions Wasted food is the third-biggest generator of greenhouse-gas emissions when the food and its life cycle are taken into account, says a Food and Agriculture Organization report. "Food wastage reduction would not only avoid pressure on scarce natural resources but also decrease the need to raise food production by 60% in order to meet the 2050 population demand," FAO says. ABC (Australia)/Reuters (9/11) Share:      U.K., U.S. climate agencies report link between climate change, extreme weather Voice of America (9/9) Share:      Satellite images reveal 2 aquifers in northwestern Kenya The Guardian (London) (9/10) Share:      Peacekeeping and Security U.S. keeps military action in Syria on the negotiation table U.S. President Barack Obama says he is willing to pursue a diplomatic solution to the crisis over Syria's chemical weapons but will seek the option to strike militarily. "I've ordered our military to maintain their current posture, to keep the pressure on Assad and to be in a position to respond if diplomacy fails," Obama says. BBC (9/11), Reuters (9/11), The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)/WorldViews blog (9/10) Share:      Al-Qaida-linked rebels reportedly kill 12 Alawites in central Syria Thomson Reuters Foundation/Reuters (9/11) Share:      Head of CAR army fired as rebels launch attacks BBC (9/11) Share:      Suicide bombers hit Egyptian intelligence outpost in Sinai, killing 6 BBC (9/11) Share:      Clashes continue between Filipino military, rebels Voice of America (9/11) Share:      Kaesong industrial complex to be reopened next week Voice of America (9/11) Share:      Position Title Company Name Location Program Manager Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY Associate Producer, Digital Media, Climate and Energy Initiatives United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Communications Associate, Women, Girls Population United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Click here to view more job listings.   UN Radio "The International Commission of Inquiry on Syria says the conflict in the country has taken a dangerous turn with both government and opposition groups committing gross human rights violations including rape, murder torture, recruitment and use of child soldiers and pillage." 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