UN human rights chief renews her call for an international investigation into Sri Lanka's war

Welcoming the public release of the report by the United Nations Secretary-General's Panel of Experts on the Sri Lanka's accountability during the last phase of the armed conflict , the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay today called for further international investigation on the alleged war crimes.

UN plane crashes in Congo, 10 dead

United Nations plane crashed while attempting to land at the airport serving Congo's capital Kinshasa on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 16, a UN source told Reuters.

Visiting UN humanitarian official commends government for progress in Sri Lanka's North and East

A top ranking United Nations official who visited Sri Lanka's conflict and flood affected areas in the Northern and Eastern provinces today to assess the humanitarian needs of the displaced people commended the government for making a significant progress in meeting the needs of the displaced.

UN assisting Sri Lanka to evaluate flood assistance needs

The United Nations said Tuesday it is assisting Sri Lankan government with humanitarian assessment to identify the needs of the flood affected.

UN agencies helping over 100,000 flood-affected in Sri Lanka

The United Nations said Friday that its agencies are helping the Sri Lankan government to provide relief to over 100,000 people affected by flash floods and landslides due to the incessant rains lashing the country for the pat month.

Sri Lanka's progress so far needs to be recognized ' UN representative

The progress made by Sri Lanka so far in resettling the people displaced by the conflict and achieving the Millennium Development Goals amidst a long drawn-out conflict was commended by the United Nations representative in Sri Lanka.

UN Secretary General's Panel of experts on Sri Lanka to commence official sessions this month - report.

The Panel of Experts appointed by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Sri Lanka is to commence official sessions in the first two weeks of this month, a Sri Lankan media report said.