Geopolitics
New York, Apr 30 (JEN): A group of United Nations independent experts on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by the United States Government of a review of two counter-terrorism operations involving the use of drones, while stressing the need for transparency and accountability. more
Ban condemns attack on Yarmouk, as UN delivers relief to displaced in camp

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): The Secretary-General has on Wednesday strongly condemned the shelling and aerial bombardment of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, which occurred despite assuranc ...

Somalia registers export of livestock in 2014 due to trade boost with Gulf States

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): Somalia in 2014 exported a record five million livestock to markets in the Gulf of Arabia thanks to heavy investments in animal disease prevention backed by the Europ ...

UN and partners launch $415 million appeal to aid quake-stricken Nepal

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): The United Nations on Wednesday launched a $415 million emergency appeal to provide vital relief to people affected by the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that s ...

World has learned too little from past: Ban

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has marked the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare with a strong appeal for a new future without such ...

Christiane Amanpour named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): The United Nations agency mandated to promote and protect press freedom worldwide has named renowned journalist and CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane A ...

Ban expresses ‘deep regret’ about executions of eight people in Indonesia

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday expressed his deep regret over executions carried out in Indonesia on April 29 despite numerous calls i ...

Draft political deal for Libyan parties is work in progress: UN envoy

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): Announcing on Wednesday that he had outlined for the Security Council his draft proposal for a political agreement among Libya’s opposing factions, the United ...

Paris: Ban discusses Mediterranean crisis with President Hollande

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): During his visit to Paris, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday met with French President François Hollande, to discuss, among other issues th ...

Gordon Brown welcomes release of Nigerian girls held captive by Boko Haram

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): The United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, Gordon Brown, has welcomed the release of 200 girls from captivity by Boko Haram and called for the immediate r ...