Geopolitics

Governance/Geopolitics

Imposing sanctions on Mali, Security Council targets those undermining peace process

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Tuesday established a sanctions regime on Mali, introducing a travel ban and assets freeze that will apply to individuals and entities engaged in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the conflict-torn African country. more

'New Urban Agenda,' reform of UN-Habitat take spotlight at high-level General Assembly talks

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief on Tuesday said that the Organization is failing to deliver sufficiently in cities, and its work in and on urban areas must ...

Colombia: UN welcomes ceasefire pact between Government and ELN rebels

New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN ...

Chinese op-ed hails Hinduism for India's geopolitical standing

Beijing, Sep 1 (JEN): In a rare instance of praise, a state-run daily in China has hailed Hinduism as a major factor contributing to India's geopolitical standing in the world.

UN agriculture chief says Uganda 'leading example' of sustainable refugee response

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agriculture agency on Wednesday called for greater funding for a sustainable response to the refugee crisis in Uganda, as h ...

Security Council extends African-led mission in Somalia, targets handover to national security forces

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2018, approving ...

Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.

In the Gaza Strip, UN chief appeals for Palestinian unity; reveals dream of two-state solution

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Visiting Gaza for the first time since taking office as United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on Wednesday called for Palestinian unity, sayi ...

'Sustaining peace' strategy must cover entire peace continuum – UN deputy chief

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Addressing how best United Nations peacekeeping operations can augment global efforts to sustain peace, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said th ...

In Palestine, UN chief says two-state solution 'only way to guarantee peace'

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday reiterated his call for a political solution to the Middle East conflict that would end Israe ...