Geopolitics
New York, June 25 (JEN) A United Nations-appointed commission of inquiry on Wednesday warned that the dire situation in Eritrea can no longer be ignored and called on the UN Human Rights Council to maintain close scrutiny on violations committed in the Horn of Africa nation that may constitute crimes against humanity. more
UN Libya envoy meets with armed groups in support of political agreement

New York, June 24 (JEN) As part of an overall United nations-supported effort on the security track of Libya’s national dialogue, the United Nations envoy for country has met in Misra ...

UN deputy chief urges ramped-up support for global peacebuilding efforts

New York, June 24 (JEN) The international community must boost material and financial support for peacebuilding initiatives in order to better help countries emerging from conflict build a s ...

With all parties now signed onto Mali peace accord, world must back implementation – UN envoy

New York, June 24 (JEN) Welcoming the signature last Saturday by all parties to the conflict in Mali of the Accord for Peace and Reconciliation, the top United Nations envoy for the country ...

First-ever comprehensive online system to counter narcotics launches in Afghanistan

New York, June 24 (JEN) As the result of a three-year partnership, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Afghan Government on Tuesday launched the first-ever interacti ...

Nepal: senior UN development official pledges support ahead of post-quake reconstruction conference

New York, June 24 (JEN) Two months after a massive earthquake and several powerful aftershocks ravaged Nepal, the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Director for A ...

In pivotal year, public servants must rise to the moment – UN chief

New York, June 24 (JEN) In a world of enormous social, economic and environmental challenges, public services must be accountable and our public servants fully able to rise to the moment, on ...

General Assembly awards first-ever UN Nelson Mandela Prize to nationals of Namibia and Portugal

New York, June 23 (JEN): The President of the United Nations General Assembly announced that the first-ever United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize will be awarded to Dr. Helena Ndum ...

In Europe, UN chief praises Luxemburg’s commitment on development issues

New York, June 23 (JEN): Currently in Europe, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made an official visit to Luxembourg, where he met with a number of Government officials, including the Prime M ...

Palestinian life in West Bank constrained by Israeli policies – UN expert

New York, June 20 (JEN) The international community must ensure the promise of universal human rights no longer rings hollow to Palestinian “living under the 48-year-long Israeli occup ...