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Ban takes to radio waves of Central African Republic to appeal for peaceful polls

New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took to the radio waves of the Central African Republic (CAR) to appeal to voters for a massive turn-out in tomorrowâ€™s presidential poll, a major step in efforts to stabilize the country amid conflict between Muslims and Christians. more

South African special forces commander appointed to lead UN troops in DR Congo

New York, Dec 30(Just Earth News/IBNS): A former South African special forces commander with previous United Nations peacekeeping experience has been appointed to lead the troops serving wit ...

Central African Republic polls now scheduled for 30 December, UN reports

New York, Dec 24 (Just earth News/IBNS):The presidential and legislative elections that had been scheduled to take place this Sunday in the Central African Republic (CAR) will now be held on ...

Central African Republic polls now scheduled for 30 December, UN reports

New York, Dec 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The presidential and legislative elections that had been scheduled to take place this Sunday in the Central African Republic (CAR) will now be held on ...

Syria: UN condemns archaeological destruction at major World Heritage site of Bosra

New York, Dec 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday condemned the destruction of parts of the ancient Syrian ci ...

As Libya marks 64th independence anniversary, UN envoy urges unity behind new Government

New York, Dec 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) A week after brokering an accord for a national unity government in strife-torn Libya, the top United Nations envoy for the country urged all Libyans ...

New appointments announced for UN missions in Mali and Kosovo

New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday appointed Mahamat Saleh Annadif of Chad as the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, an ...

UN Year in Review 2015 looks back at ‘pivotal year’ for international community

New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS)The year 2015, in which the United Nations celebrated its 70th anniversary, was â€œpivotalâ€ â€“ in the words of Secretary-General Ban Ki ...

Cambodia: UN agency urges dialogue to resolve labour dispute in Special Economic Zones

New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday called on Cambodian workers, trade unions, Government and employers to engage ...

Ban extends condolences to people, Government of China in wake of devastating landslide

New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesdayextended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating landslide ...