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Afghanistan: UN urges respect for continuing audit
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:36 pm | UN News
The process to check thousands of ballot boxes in the Afghan presidential election run-off is now underway after several delays, the United Nations mission in the country confirmed, calling for local commitment to complete the audit without any more postponements. More >>
Libya: New parliament opens, UN mission calls for ceasefire
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:30 pm | UN News
As new parliament opens in Libya, UN mission renews calls for ceasefire 4 August 2014 More >>
Asia-Pacific forum spotlights need for regional connectivity
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:21 pm | UN News
Asia-Pacific countries will gather in Bangkok this week for the annual policy session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ( ESCAP ), focusing on the role of regional connectivity in supporting economic growth and ... More >>
Ban deplores upsurge in anti-Semitic incidents since Gaza
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:16 pm | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has deplored the recent upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks, particularly in Europe, in connection with protests concerning the escalation of violence in Gaza. More >>
Strong quake hits southern China, Ban says UN ready to help
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:30 pm | UN News
After strong quake hits southern China, Ban says UN ready to assist in any relief effort More >>
Myanmar: UN welcomes release of child soldiers
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:27 pm | UN News
Myanmar released dozens of children and young adults from its armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, the United Nations today confirmed, welcoming also efforts to get the people away from guns and into classrooms. More >>
Annulment of Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law hailed by UN
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:18 pm | UN News
United Nations officials have welcomed the decision of the Constitutional Court of Uganda to annul the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, hailing it as a victory for the rule of law and social justice. More >>
UN Warns of 'Rapidly Unfolding' Health Disaster in Gaza
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:15 pm | UN News
Weeks of intense fighting has left medical services and facilities in the Gaza Strip “on the verge of collapse,” according to senior United Nations officials in the region who today warned that a health disaster of widespread proportions is rapidly ... More >>
West Africa: UNofficial unveils $100 million Ebola help plan
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:14 pm | UN News
West Africa is confronted with a “fast-moving…unprecedented outbreak” of the deadly Ebola disease accompanied by “unprecedented challenges,” but the head of the United Nations health agency today told Presidents of countries affected by ... More >>
Militants Seize Town in Northern Iraq
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:13 pm | UN News
The capture of the northern Iraqi town of Sinjar by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants and other armed groups has displaced as many as 200,000 people and triggered a "humanitarian tragedy", senior United Nations officials ... More >>
Gaza: Ban Condemns Latest Deadly Attack Near UN School
Monday, 4 August 2014, 3:10 pm | UN News
Gaza: Ban condemns latest deadly attack near UN school as 'moral outrage and criminal act' More >>
UN: Criteria for Invalidation, Afghan Audit Process
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:52 pm | UN News
The top United Nations official in Afghanistan has welcomed the decision to adopt criteria for the invalidation and recount of ballots as part of the ongoing audit over the results of the presidential run-off poll. More >>
On Friendship Day, UN chief urges solidarity among family
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:47 pm | UN News
In the current time of mistrust and violence, with previously harmonious neighbours warring, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging all people to reach out to one another as friends and build long-term foundations for lasting peace. More >>
UN: Least Developed Countries Urged to Enhanced Partnerships
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:23 pm | UN News
At the closing today of a conference in Cotonou, Benin, ministers, senior Government officials and United Nations representatives called on donor countries to fulfil their commitments and go even further, by allocating at least 50 percent of their ... More >>
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:19 pm | UN News
On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, UN calls for action to eradicate scourge 30 July 2014 More >>
Security Council extends mandates of UN missions
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:14 pm | UN News
The Security Council today unanimously approved resolutions extending the United Nations missions in Iraq and Cyprus, recognizing the vital role they continue to play in the maintenance of peace and security. More >>
Ban appoints Cameroonian general to lead peacekeeping force
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:41 pm | UN News
As the United Nations “re-hats” some of the African troops currently serving in the Central African Republic to a peacekeeping mission that will take over in mid-September, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced that the current African ... More >>
Ban hails Costa Rica as ‘model’ for development, peace
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:32 pm | UN News
On his first official visit, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon lauded Costa Rica as a “model country” in sustainable development and protecting human rights. More >>
UN: Reducing the risk of flying over war zones
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:45 am | UN News
UN, civil aviation partners set up task force to reduce risks of flying over conflict zones 31 July 2014 More >>
UN: Violations of International Law Continue in Syria
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:33 am | UN News
‘Flagrant’ violations of international law continue in Syria, Top UN relief official warns With the United Nations and its partners in Syria begin to ramp up aid deliveries across battle lines, the Organization’s Emergency Relief Coordinator warned today ... More >>
