Geopolitics
New York, Jul 16 (JEN): A peaceful transition in Libya will only succeed through a significant and coordinated effort in support of a future Government of National Accord and by ensuring that sufficient security is achieved throughout the country so that public administration can resume its key functions, the top UN official in Libya told the Security Council on Wednesday. more
After nuclear deal, Iran must now focus on human rights: UN expert

New York, Jul 16 (JEN): The latest agreement between the Government of Iran and negotiations from six nations on limiting the scope of the Gulf country’s nuclear programme has opened ...

UN applauds 'historic' deal on Iranian nuclear programme

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): The United Nations has welcomed the agreement reached between international negotiators and the Government of Iran as the two parties pave the way for a viable soluti ...

Ban: Investing in gender equality vital to economic growth, sustainable development

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): Increased investments in gender equality are vital if the world is to achieve sustained economic growth and development, United Nations Secretary-General said on Tues ...

Addis: UN talks resume on financing framework for global development

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): Negotiations on a comprehensive financing framework for sustainable development resumed on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where Member States have gathered for a U ...

Addis: Financing roles of private investment, business highlighted at conference

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): In Addis Ababa, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday underscored the crucial financing role of the business sector in ensuring the necessary resour ...

Abeyi: Security Council extends UN peacekeeping force through Dec 2015

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the Organization’s interim peacekeeping force in Abyei – a resource-rich area contested ...

DR Congo mission's success hinges on ‘partnership’ with Government: Security Council

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): The capacity of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to fulfil its mandate rests on “persiste ...

Government, UN and donors examine organization's work in Afghanistan

New York, Jul 15 (JEN): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), senior Afghan Government officials and representatives from the international donor community have gathe ...

UN chief condemns twin suicide bombings in Cameroon

New York, July 14 (JEN) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the twin suicide bombings that targeted the city of Fotokol in the north of Cameroon on 12 July.