WFP Head To Visit Japan To Participate In The World Assembly For Women In Tokyo
TOKYO - At the invitation of the Government of Japan, Ertharin Cousin, the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), will make a two-day visit to Japan from today to participate in the World Assembly for Women (WAW! Tokyo 2014).
Norway donates $10 million to FAO South Sudan
Norway has donated approximately $10 million to help FAO provide conflict-affected farmers, fishers and herders in South Sudan with critical livelihood support.
Volunteers who joined the Iraqi army to fight against IS militants march during training in Basra
Volunteers who joined the Iraqi army to fight against Islamic State (IS) militants march during training in Basra, southeast of Baghdad, September 9, 2014. Picture taken September 9, 2014. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani (IRAQ - Tags - CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS CONFLICT)
Germany Supports Vulnerable People In Sudan Through Nutrient-Dense Food
KHARTOUM – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$ 2.7 million contribution from the Government of Germany. WFP will use the funds to buy 2,212 metric tonnes of Super Cereal, a nutrient-dense food that WFP adapted to prevent acute malnutrition, particularly among children in Sudan.
U.N. says China not yet deploying peacekeepers in South Sudan
CHINA-SUDAN/ (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-U.N. says China not yet deploying peacekeepers in South Sudan
China deploys troops to U.N. force to protect South Sudan oilfields - WSJ
CHINA-SUDAN/:China deploys troops to U.N. force to protect South Sudan oilfields - WSJ
Battle for Benghazi could break up Libya
LIBYA-SECURITY/:Battle for Benghazi could break up Libya
Sudanese asylum seekers tortured after being sent home by Israel - HRW
Darfuri man was beaten, given electric shocks on forced return from Israel