United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Mali war disrupts cocaine supply to Europe
Mar 11, 2013 11:59 EDT
France's surprise intervention in northern Mali against Islamist fighters involved in lucrative drug-running has disrupted cocaine supply to Europe but smugglers are already finding new routes, analysts said.
Pistorius shooting puts spotlight on S.African guns
Feb 15, 2013 14:23 EST
Charged with shooting dead his girlfriend, fallen South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has put a renewed spotlight on gun violence in a country where 42 people are killed a day.
Afghanistan's growing number of child drug addicts
Feb 11, 2013 20:29 EST
They play badminton, kick a ball around and huddle over computer games just like normal children.
Afghan, Pakistani leaders eye peace deal in six months
Feb 05, 2013 02:37 EST
The leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan said they would work to reach a peace deal within six months, while throwing their weight behind moves for the Taliban to open an office in Doha.
US suspends airline ban as Kabul probes opium claim
Feb 05, 2013 01:31 EST
The United States military has suspended its blacklisting of Afghanistan's largest private airline Kam Air after the government promised an investigation into claims that it was trafficking opium.
Afghan, Pakistani leaders eye peace deal in six months
Feb 04, 2013 21:50 EST
The leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan said they would work to reach a peace deal within six months, while throwing their weight behind moves for the Taliban to open an office in Doha.
US suspends Kam Air ban as Afghanistan probes opium claim
Feb 04, 2013 20:42 EST
The United States has suspended its blacklisting of Kam Air after the Afghan government promised an investigation into claims of opium trafficking by the airline, NATO's coalition force in Afghanistan ISAF announced.
Afghanistan demands proof of airline drug smuggling
Jan 28, 2013 14:55 EST
The Afghan government Monday demanded that the United States provide proof that the country's largest private airline is involved in smuggling drugs or pay it compensation.
India sees push for police reform after rape outcry
Jan 27, 2013 02:15 EST
Sixteen-year-old Seenu was walking to her grandmother's house along a quiet street in northern India when a group of men dragged her into a car, took her to a secluded field and raped her in turns.
Kam Air rejects 'baseless' US drug smuggling charges
Jan 26, 2013 13:42 EST
Afghanistan's largest private airline Kam Air hit back Saturday at allegations it was involved in drug smuggling, threatening to seek compensation if the charges levelled against it by the US are proven false.
Nepalese protests mirror Indian anger over rape
Jan 03, 2013 12:15 EST
Hundreds of Nepalese campaigners protested Thursday over the alleged rape and robbery of a maid by government officials, echoing widespread anger in neighbouring India over violence against women.
Iran seizes 11 tonnes of drugs in 'biggest' bust
Dec 09, 2012 07:43 EST
Iran's border patrol police said it seized more than 11 tonnes of drugs, killing one smuggler, in the "biggest" bust since the 1979 Islamic revolution, media reported on Sunday.
Afghan opium poppy growth 'alarm signal': UN
Nov 20, 2012 18:45 EST
Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan increased by 18 percent this year, sending a "serious alarm signal" from the world's biggest opium producer, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Mexican druglords strike gold in coal
Nov 17, 2012 12:52 EST
They may be known for flashy cars and state of the art weaponry, but Mexican druglords have found an earthy new source of wealth: dirty old coal.
Dutch hospital probes international organ trafficking
Nov 15, 2012 20:31 EST
A Dutch university hospital backed by Europol is to lead an international enquiry into illegal organ trafficking to determine organised crime's involvement.
A bank heist in India reawakens gun crime worries
Nov 06, 2012 01:52 EST
It was a classic bank heist in many ways. Armed men using a stolen car and motorbikes held up a van carrying cash in central New Delhi, shot a guard, and made off with the money.
Asia drug boom fuels surge in opium cultivation: UN
Oct 31, 2012 04:52 EDT
Opium cultivation in Southeast Asia has doubled over the last six years as growing demand for heroin in China and the rest of Asia lures more farmers to grow poppies, the UN said Wednesday.
UN offers support against 'cyberterrorism'
Oct 22, 2012 09:58 EDT
The United Nations published Monday a report offering guidance and support to countries on tackling "terrorists" who use the Internet to plan attacks, recruit and disseminate propaganda.
Drug smugglers kill three Iran border guards
Oct 11, 2012 05:32 EDT
Three Iranian border guards were killed in clashes with armed drug traffickers near the border with Pakistan, Iranian media reported on Thursday, citing a border official.
Indian state in grip of a drug epidemic
Sep 28, 2012 15:30 EDT
On a muggy evening in the north Indian city of Amritsar, Sunil Sharma prepares for another heroin hit in a decrepit, abandoned building.
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| Acronyms | UNODC | ||
| Status | Active | ||
| Established | 1997 | ||
| Website | www.unodc.org | ||
| Parent org | United Nations | ||
