Fwd: DARFUR: UN PEACEKEEPING CHIEF WARNS SECURITY COUNCIL OF REGION’S ONGOING INSECURITY, VIOLENCE

Web version   New York Dec 4 2014 2:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  UNAMID commanders from Rwanda and Ethiopia exhange duties in Tabit, North Darfur, to escort a convoy of World Food Programme (WFP) trucks travelling from El Fasher to Shangil Tobaya. Photo: UNAMID/Albert González Farran DARFUR: UN PEACEKEEPING CHIEF WARNS SECURITY COUNCIL OF REGION'S ONGOING INSECURITY, VIOLENCE The situation in Darfur remains precarious amid intermittent clashes, inter-communal violence, and a dire humanitarian crisis, the top United Nations peacekeeping official said today, as he delivered a sobering assessment of the region's security and stability to the UN Security Council. Read more RELATED Darfur: UN-backed event promotes role of women in peace processes As it continues its investigations into the mass rape of 200 women and girls in North Darfur, the United Nations-African Union hybrid mission in Darfur this week organized a forum focusing on the importance of integrated gender perspectives and women leaders in all peace processes &#8211 from peacemaking to peace building. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media

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