News and events // 24/06/2010 //

“It  is positive that Israel has now decided to ease the blockade of Gaza. In my view, the blockade is counterproductive because it directly affects the civilian population and undermines the forces on the Palestinian side that are interested in peace. Moreover, it does not serve to enhance Israeli security,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.   The Israeli authorities have decid...

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News and events // 02/06/2010 //

“Norway is shocked that Israeli naval forces have shot and killed civilians while boarding a convoy carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza. I condemn this use of military force against civilians,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.   The Israeli authorities have confirmed that at least 10 people were killed during the clash. The number may be higher, and many are reported to be injure...

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News and events // 21/05/2010 //

A Haitian mother in a ”baby tent” in Haiti learning how to breastfeed her 12 day old child. The child was born after the earthquake. Experts advise against distributing infant formula in poor countries. During crises, child mortality increases dramatically amongst children who are not breastfed.

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News and events // 02/06/2010 //

In a statement dated 31 May, the UN Security Council condemns the acts that led to the loss of civilian lives when Israeli naval forces boarded the convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The statement underscores the need for a prompt, impartial and credible investigation of the incident.   “The Security Council’s statement shows that the entire international community condemns t...

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News and events // 21/05/2010 //

More than 60 countries agreed to concrete measures to address armed violence in Geneva on 12 May.

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Agreement reached between Norway and the Russian Federation in the negotiations on maritime delimitation

News and events // 28/04/2010

"Today agreement has been reached between the Norwegian and the Russian negotiating delegations on the bilateral maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

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United on Arctic challenges

News and events // 28/04/2010

Although there are those who have warned that increased activity and unresolved boundaries in the Arctic would raise tensions, developments in the region are bearing witness to just the opposite.

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