For all the latest news from the developing world http://www.trocaire.org Trócaire welcomes the political settlement brokered by ex-UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan in Kenya. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1240 Trócaire's partner organisation, the YMCA in Gaza city, was attacked last week by a group of armed and masked militants. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1235 Visiting Timor Leste this week, the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, officially launched Irish Aid's Conflict Resolution Unit. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1236 Counting is now well underway in Pakistan’s elections with early results showing opposition parties well in the lead. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1232 After violent unrest and mass displacement, Kenya now finds itself in the grip of a cautious optimism. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1231 President Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Trócaire guest lecturer was shot and wounded on Monday 11 February. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1229 Trócaire is calling on the Irish and British Governments and the EU to do all they can to ensure fair elections in Pakistan on February 18th. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1230 Earlier this week, thousands marched in cities across the world to denounce the guerrilla organisation FARC and call for the release of all hostages. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1228 The recent release of two hostages by the Colombian Guerrilla group FARC gives renewed impetus to attempts to reach a humanitarian agreement. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1227 Rich countries must take responsibility for the devastating effects climate change is having on communities in the developing world, says Bishop Kirby. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1226 Rich countries must take responsibility for the devastating effects climate change is having on communities in the developing world, says Bishop Kirby. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1226 The coldest winter to hit Central Asia in over 30 years is taking its toll in Afghanistan and taxing scarce food and fuel resources. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1225 Unusually early and heavy rains in Mozambique and in neighbouring countries have caused serious flooding in central Mozambique. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1217 Trócaire staff in Nairobi are concerned by the deteriorating situation in the city following further violence, including the murder of an opposition MP. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1224 Trócaire's director calls for an end to the humanitarian blockade on the Gaza strip. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1223 Communal clashes between Hindus and Christians have broken out in Orissa, India, where Trócaire works with the disadvantaged Dalit and tribal communities. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1221 When a state of emergency was declared in Uganda in September 2007, it was in response to the worst flooding in living memory. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1205 In advance of his trip to South Africa this week, Trócaire has asked the Taoiseach to discuss the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe with Thabo Mbeki. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1215 Some 600 people are expected to attend a Peace, Security and Development conference over the next 9 days in Goma, the capital of North Kivu in eastern DRC. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1213 Pakistan’s elections which were due to take place on January 8 have been delayed until February 18 following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1212 As the death toll in Kenya nears 500, Trócaire today launched an appeal on behalf of thousands of innocent civilians caught up in the violence. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1211 In their statement, 24 Kenyan Bishops spoke of the “senselessness” of the violence in Kenya and its threat to tear the country apart. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1209 Bishop John Kirby has called for prayers for peace in Ireland this Sunday in solidarity with the people of Kenya. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1210 Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday brought an end to a 42-day period of emergency rule in the country. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1200 The Bali conference climate change agreement has failed to agree on specific targets to reduce carbon emissions and avoid dangerous climate change. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1201 As World climate change talks come to a conclusion in Bali today, the US are blocking attempts to set specific targets for reducing carbon pollution. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1199 Last weekend’s long-hailed EU-Africa Summit finally took place amidst a flurry of controversy over trade deals and Zimbabwe. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1193 No Strings, is a small Irish NGO, which was set up to teach safety lessons and help people in the developing world prepare for natural disasters. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1195 A breakdown of Trócaire's spending on our response to 2004's Asia Tsunami. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1196 Tengka Ansjari, is a teacher in the Pesantran Budi. Here he talks of the rehabilitation of his school after the Tsunami, with the help of Trócaire. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1197 The Manawadu-Nimal family found an alternative livelihood in rope making following the tsunami. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1198 The UN Conference on Climate Change in Bali stepped up a gear today as many ministers arrived for the high level sessions which begin on Wednesday. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1184 Trócaire welcomes the publication of the UNDP Human Development Report on Climate Change. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1185 A look at the work of Trócaire partner, the Taangh Wasaib Organization working against Gender Based Violence in Pakistan. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1182 A Trócaire briefing paper stresses the urgent need for European and African leaders to address the crisis in Zimbabwe. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1181 A look at some of the challenges faced in confronting Zimbabwe's humanitarian crisis. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1180 Trócaire, in a joint statement with over 40 international, Israeli and Palestinian organisations has called for an end to the isolation of Gaza. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1179 World AIDS Day, which is observed on December 1 every year, provides an opportunity to raise global awareness of the AIDS pandemic. http://trocaire.org/news/story?id=1176