According to U.N.officials, the attacks on civilians have been increasing and pouring over into surrounding areas.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

But,the U.N.Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan,Martin Mogwanja, says the crisis is far from over.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Mitchell said he is not discouraged about his mission's recent setbacks, including acrimonious exchanges over a recent U.N.report alleging possible war crimes in last year's Gaza conflict, citing the example of his successful Northern Ireland peace efforts in the 1990s.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25