Oct 03, 2014

Somaliland: Norwegian Fact-Finding Mission Arrives to Document Improvements

A Norwegian delegation arrived in Somaliland to document improvements in the country and compare it to neighbouring Somalia, a recipient of international aid. The Head of the Delegation, Ms. Mary Tim, stated that Somaliland has achieved great progress in terms of rebuilding the infrastructure, peace and democracy. 

Oct 03, 2014

Somaliland: Norwegian Fact-Finding Mission Arrives...

A Norwegian delegation arrived in Somaliland to document improvements in the country and compare it to neighbouring Somalia, a recipient of international aid. The Head of the Delegation, Ms. Mary Tim,...

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Oct 03, 2014

Ogaden: Demand for Humanitarian Support and UN...

On 2 October 2014, the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) published a press release to raise awareness about the developing humanitarian crisis in the region of the Ogaden in Ethiopia, caused by a...

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Oct 03, 2014

Crimean Tatars: Deteriorating Security and Human...

On Wednesday 1 October 2014, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights addressed the deteriorating security and human rights situation of the Crimean Tatars in Crimea and called it his...

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Oct 03, 2014

Khmer Krom: Protest to Address Growing Tensions...

On 4 October, a five-day protest by the Khmer Krom will take place in the capital of Cambodia. Concerns over illegal immigration and political influence from Vietnam have fuelled tensions across the country...

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Oct 02, 2014

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests Inspire Uyghur...

According to the President of the World Uyghur Congress, Ms Rebiya Kadeer, the peaceful pro-democracy protests, which have engulfed Hong Kong since last week are inspiring Uyghurs and Tibetans, who reside...

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Oct 02, 2014

UN Accuses Islamic State of Committing a ‘Staggering...

A UN report produced jointly by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has compiled a list of heinous human rights violations committed in...

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Oct 02, 2014

Newsletter September 2014

Dear UNPO Members and friends, We had an eventful September at UNPO, with numerous conferences and delegations. We were active in showing support for our members by co-organizing and participating...

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