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Syria: UN envoy urges ‘well prepared’ peace talks for concrete political transition

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy mediating a resolution to the crisis in Syria on Wednesday said that the next round of the intra-Syrian talks must be well prepared to ensure the possibility of moving forward with the decisive outcome of a political transition in August. more

UN chief appoints 12 experts to his task force to prevent and manage future health crises

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the membership of his Global Health Crises Task Force, which aims to help countries a ...

Security Council extends mandates of UN peacekeeping operations in Darfur, Golan and Mali

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News):The Security Council took action on Wednesday on three United Nations-led peacekeeping operations, extending the mandates of operations in Mali, Darfur, a ...

INTERVIEW: Conversation with top UN official on security and peace efforts in Mali

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News):The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peace operation in Mali and increased its strength to more than 15,000 peacek ...

UN-supported Yemeni peace talks entering new phase, says UN envoy

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News): With an agreement on the guiding principles for the Yemen peace talks, United Nations Secretary-Generalâ€™s Special Envoy on Yemen, Ismail Ould Chei ...

In Jerusalem and Gaza, Ban urges ‘courageous steps’ for lasting two-State solution

New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):Following a meeting this morning in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the leade ...

On Day Against Drug Abuse, Ban calls for 'effective, compassionate' global response

New York, June 26 (Just Earth News):Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General on Sunday called for â€œa global response t ...

On World Day, Ban spotlights role of seafarers in meeting sustainable agenda targets

New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Marking the Day of the Seafarer, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the role of the shipping industry in moving forward the interna ...

In Cannes, Ban pitches ad agencies on Global Goals, announces ‘Common Ground’ partnership

New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on advertising and creative communication professionals to wage â€œthe biggest-ever cam ...

UN agency boosts support in Lake Chad Basin to safeguard agricultural livelihoods

New York, June 23 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Thursday it is providing agricultural and livelihood assistance to affected host commun ...