orange alert flood in Sudan. Killed: 11, displaced: 100000. See www.gdacs.org

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Orange Flood Alert in Sudan
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Summary
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Orange flood alert in Sudan Thu, 1 Aug 2013 00:00 +0000
Source: Dartmouth Flood Observatory based on media analysis

The flood started on 8/1/2013 and ended on 8/7/2013 11:59:59 PM, with
a duration of 7 days. This flood has severity class 1 (i.e. large
flood event with significant damage to structures or agriculture;
fatalities; and/or 1-2 decades-long reported interval since the last
similar event).

The main cause is Heavy Rain.

The alert score is based on the reported death and displaced. Red =
1000 or more people killed or 800000 or more people displaced. Orange
= 100 or more people killed or 80000 or more displaced.
alert score: 2
magnitude: 6.8
duration: 7
severity: 1
affected region: 645399.78 km2

Impact

Reports indicate that 11 person(s) have been killed and 100000 have
been displaced. No reports on damage have been found. The flood
affected a region of approximately 645399.78 km2.

Location

For the following locations damage has been reported: Khartoum, Dafur,
and five other states

The approximate geographic location of this flood is 13.69 latitude
and 28.99 longitude. This is the centroid of the affected area, as
determined by the place names mentioned in the media.

Global Flood Detection System
Current surface water and potential flooded areas (GFDS) map

The Global Flood Detection System uses passive microwave remote
sensing to observe surface water for large floods. Statistical
anomalies in surface water are shown as red areas, which correspond
roughly to the flooded area. Extreme rainfall also causes anomalies,
but is masked by the yellow layer (TRMM rainfall).


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Accumulated rain 24hrs (TRMM) map

Flash floods and landslides cannot be recorded by microwave remote
sensing. These events are caused by extreme rainfall in susceptible
mountainous areas. The map below shows the extreme rainfall recorded
by the Tropical Rainfall Monitoring mission in the last 24h (mm/24h).
More information.

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indicative and should not be used for any decision making without
alternate sources of information. The JRC is not responsible for any
damage or loss resulting from the use of the information presented on
this website.

Information related to the flood has been collected from official and
media reports by the Dartmouth Flood Observatory. The impact analysis
is performed by the Joint Research Center of the European Commission.



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ICC PROSECUTOR VOICES CONCERN ABOUT ONGOING SERIOUS CRIMES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

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ICC PROSECUTOR VOICES CONCERN ABOUT ONGOING SERIOUS CRIMES IN CENTRAL
AFRICAN REPUBLICNew York, Aug 7 2013 1:00PMThe prosecutor of the
world's first permanent court set up to try those accused of genocide
and war crimes today voiced her deep concern about the worsening
security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) and reports
of serious crimes being committed there.

"My office will do its part in investigating and prosecuting those
most responsible for the commission of serious crimes, if necessary,"
Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC),
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The CAR – which has been marked by decades of instability and fighting
– witnessed a resumption of violence last December when the Séléka
rebel coalition launched a series of attacks. A peace agreement was
reached in January, but the rebels again seized the capital, Bangui,
in March, forcing President François Bozizé to flee.

The recent fighting has further eroded even the most basic services in
the country and exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation
that UN humanitarian officials have said affects the entire population
of 4.6 million people, half of whom are children.

"My office calls upon the international community to assist the
Government of CAR in improving the security situation and in
protecting civilians in Bangui and throughout the country," Ms.
Bensouda stated.

She noted that the findings of a recent mission carried out by the
Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) "seem to
confirm that crimes that may fall under the jurisdiction of the
International Criminal Court continue to be committed in CAR,
including attacks against civilians, murder, rape, and recruitment of
child soldiers."

Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Šimonovic said last
week, at the end of his visit to the country, that "there is no
police, no justice system and no social services" beyond Bangui.
"Security is virtually non-existent and people live in constant fear,"
he added.

Ms. Bensouda said the upcoming meeting of the Security Council,
scheduled for 14 August, is an occasion for governments to show
support and demonstrate that CAR has not been forgotten by the
international community.

Located in The Hague, in the Netherlands, the ICC tries persons
accused of the most serious crimes of international concern – namely
genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes – if national
authorities with jurisdiction are unwilling or unable to do so
genuinely.

The CAR is one of eight situations currently under investigation by
the ICC. The others are the Darfur region of Sudan, Côte d'Ivoire, the
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YOUNG PEOPLE GATHER AT UN TO DISCUSS HOW TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT TARGETS

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YOUNG PEOPLE GATHER AT UN TO DISCUSS HOW TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
TARGETSNew York, Aug 7 2013 12:00PMHundreds of young people from
across the world have gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New
York to seek ways to strengthen youth leadership and accelerate the
achievement of the anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs).

The 12th International Youth Assembly, whose theme is "On the Road to
Actions: Moving Beyond the MDGs, post 2015," provides an opportunity
for youth to engage in the achievement of the eight targets which
expire on 2015, and discuss actions beyond the MDG deadline.

Agreed upon by world leaders at a UN summit in 2000, the MDGs set
specific targets on poverty alleviation, education, gender equality,
child and maternal health, environmental stability, HIV/AIDS and
malaria reduction, and a global partnership for development.

"The clock is ticking on the MDGs and much remains to be done,"
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told participants in a video
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=7004">message. "United
Nations Member States are also working hard on a blueprint for a
post-2015 development agenda that will meet the needs of people and
the planet.

"World leaders are responsible to ensure your sustainable future. But
you have a major role to play. You must demand accountability,
exercise influence as consumers and commentators, and provide momentum
through your ideas and energy."

Mr. Ban encouraged youth to work on challenges such as tackling
unemployment, improving social justice and ensuring environmental
sustainability.

"We must stand for what is right and act on our convictions," he
stated, adding that only through cooperation can individuals create
the future they want.

The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Nassir
Abdulaziz al-Nasser, cited an urgent need to build bridges between
diverse cultures, adding that youth are crucial to achieve this goal.

"It is important to recognize the importance of harnessing the passion
and drive of this generation of young adults to propel us into a
future of international peace, development and cooperation," he told
the gathering via teleconference.

"This is where your role as young advocates of change becomes more
relevant than ever as youth is the most powerful agent for social
change in the world."

For the next three days, the Youth Assembly will host several
discussion forums on youth leadership, employment and global
development, youth partnerships and technology, among other topics.
Participants will include the Secretary-General's Special Envoy on
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UN WELCOMES BURMA'S RELEASE OF DOZENS OF CHILDREN FROM ITS ARMED FORCES

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UN WELCOMES MYANMAR'S RELEASE OF DOZENS OF CHILDREN FROM ITS ARMED FORCES
New York, Aug 7 2013 10:00AM
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today welcomed the release
of 68 children and young people from Myanmar's armed forces known as
Tatmadaw, carried out under the auspices of an accord between the
Government and the world body.

"I have always said the military is not a place for a child to grow
up. We are very happy for the children and young people being
discharged today," said the UN Resident Coordinator for Myanmar, Ashok
Nigam. "We congratulate them and wish them and their families well as
they reunite."

Today's release follows the discharge of 42 children in September
2012, 24 children in February, and a further 42 children and young
people in July.

Mr. Nigam said this was "a positive step towards the commitment by the
Myanmar Government under the Action Plan to prevent and end the
recruitment or use of children by the Tatmadaw."

UNICEF Myanmar's Deputy Representative in Yangon, Shalini Bahuguna,
noted that the latest release is the largest since the Myanmar signed
the Action Plan with the UN Country Taskforce in June last year. The
Plan seeks to ensure the monitoring and reporting of grave child
rights violations in accordance to Security Council Resolution 1612.

Adopted in 2005, the resolution requested Secretary-General Ban
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timely and reliable information on six grave children's rights
violations, which include the recruitment and use of children by armed
forces and armed groups.

"The time has come for the mass release of all children from the
Myanmar armed forces," Ms. Bahuguna said. "We welcome today's release
and further encourage the Myanmar Government and the Tatmadaw to
continue accelerating identification and registration so that all
children are discharged as a matter of urgency."

Ms. Bahuguna also urged the Government to ratify the Optional Protocol
to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on involvement of
children in armed conflicts to bolster its positive actions.
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PERPETRATORS OF ABUSES DURING 2010 VIOLENCE IN THAILAND MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE – UN

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PERPETRATORS OF ABUSES DURING 2010 VIOLENCE IN THAILAND MUST BE HELD
ACCOUNTABLE – UNNew York, Aug 6 2013 1:00PMThe United Nations human
rights office today voiced concern at an amnesty bill being discussed
this week in Thailand's Parliament that, if adopted, could pardon
people involved in serious rights violations during the political
violence that occurred in April and May 2010.

More than 90 people died and thousands were injured in the South-east
Asian nation during that period, according to the Office of the UN
High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Thailand (TRCT) set up in
the wake of the violence issued a report containing serious and
substantive findings backed by forensic evidence and which recommended
urgent action to ensure accountability for human rights abuses.

"We reiterate the previous call by the High Commissioner for the
Government to act on the TRCT's recommendations and ensure that state
officials and others are held to account for their role in serious
human rights abuses," OHCHR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly
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GROUP OF UN EXPERTS RAISE ALARM OVER LAWLESSNESS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

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REPUBLICNew York, Aug 6 2013 10:00AMA group of United Nations
independent experts today warned that the rule of law in the Central
African Republic (CAR) is "almost non-existent" as abuses of power and
human rights violations have become pervasive in the country.

"We are seriously concerned over reported acts of killings, torture,
arbitrary detention, gender-based violence, enforced disappearances,
'mob justice' and the pervasive climate of insecurity and the absence
of the rule of law which have prevailed in the country in the last
five months," the human rights experts
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urging authorities to take immediate steps to put an end to all human
rights violations and ensure there is no impunity for the
perpetrators.

Violence erupted this past December in CAR -- which has been marked by
decades of instability and fighting -- when the Séléka rebel coalition
launched a series of attacks. A peace agreement was reached in
January, but the rebels again seized the capital, Bangui, in March,
forcing President François Bozizé to flee. At present, CAR is governed
by a National Transitional Council headed by Michel Djotodia and a
transitional government formed in June.

"There have been a number of killings, sometimes in retaliation for
incidents of 'mob justice' against members of the Séléka coalition.
Some 46 cases are allegedly documented," said the Special Rapporteur
on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns. "I
call for a thorough, transparent and independent investigation of all
suspected cases of arbitrary executions to identify and bring to
justice those responsible."

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment, Juan E. Méndez, warned that
"torture seems to be widespread in the country," and called on
authorities to make sure that every allegation of torture or of cruel,
inhuman or degrading treatment is investigated by law enforcement
officers.

Rashida Manjoo, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women,
stressed that there have been numerous cases of sexual abuse and rape
reported in all of the localities that Séléka combatants have passed
through.

"The State has a responsibility to exercise due diligence to prevent,
investigate and punish acts of violence against women, whether those
acts are perpetrated by the State or by private persons," Ms. Manjoo
said. "Women and girls must be provided with access to medical,
psychological, social and other assistance as well as to effective
mechanisms of justice and to just and effective remedies for the harm
that they have suffered."

The UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances said it had also
received allegations that a number of civilians as well as officers
and soldiers of the official army (FACA) had been abducted by armed
Séléka groups. On 14 April, a staff sergeant of the amphibious
battalion and a first class soldier of the ex-presidential guard were
reportedly arrested and brought to an unknown destination.

"Any act of enforced disappearance is an offence to human dignity and
no circumstances whatsoever may be invoked to justify this heinous
crime," the Working Group underscored.

Special rapporteurs are appointed by the Council to examine and report
back on a country situation or a specific human rights theme. The
positions are honorary and the experts are not UN staff, nor are they
paid for their work.Aug 6 2013 10:00AM
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