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Afghanistan may be rejoicing with the formation of a unity government after a month of political deadlock and uncertainty, but the same may not augur well for the country in the long run, says Sujeet Sarkar who works as an international advisor on governance and civil society and has authored the acclaimed book: In Search of a New Afghanistan. more
Security Council extends UN peacekeeping force in Abyei through February 2015

New York, Oct 15 (JEN) The Security Council on Tuesday extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei – a resource-rich area contested by Sudan and South Sudan – as pa ...

Senior UN economic, social official celebrates awarding of Nobel Prize in Economics

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) Ambassador Martin Sajdik, President of the United Nations, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) congratulated French economist Jean Tirole on Monday for winning the 20 ...

Kicking off ‘Africa Week’ at Headquarters, UN officials call for integrated, peaceful continent

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) While many African countries and communities have made great progress in peace and security, human rights, good governance and the rule of law, more remains to be done ...

In Middle East, Ban urges Gaza rebuilding amid efforts to resolve ‘root causes’ of conflict

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) The rebuilding of Gaza remains an important undertaking, but tackling the root causes of instability in the territory is equally critical, United Nations Secretary-Gen ...

On World Disaster Reduction Day, UN spotlights unique needs, vulnerabilities of older persons

New York, Oct 14 (JEN) Marking International Day for Disaster Reduction, the United Nations is spotlighting the need to address the vulnerabilities facing older persons, who suffer dispropor ...

In Washington, UN, World Bank chiefs rally support 'to build a healthy Haiti'

New York, Oct 10 (JEN) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined global partners, including the head of the World Bank, at a high-level conference in Washington, D.C., to combat w ...

On World Day, UN spotlights need to usher postal services into changing communication landscape

New York, Oct 10 (JEN): Marking World Post Day, the head of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) said that for postal services to flourish in a globalized and ever-evolving communication landsca ...

With eyes fixed on 2015, General Assembly takes up annual report on UN’s work

New York, Oct 8 (JEN) The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday discussed Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon’s report on the work of the Organization, which covers a range of issues ...

On World Habitat Day, UN calls for 'new urban agenda'

New York, Oct 7 (JEN) Urgent action is needed to refocus urban planning and to provide safe, affordable housing that is appropriate and adequate for our citizens' growing needs, senior Unite ...