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New York, Jun 13 (JEN): As the Afghan people head toward a historic run-off presidential election that will culminate the country’s first-ever democratic transfer of power, the top United Nations official there is encouraging them to actively participate in the polls, deliver the necessary change and help build a better future for their long-troubled nation. more
We must be prepared to invest more in peacekeeping: Ban to SC

New York, June 12 (JEN) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday told the United Nations Security Council that the international community must be prepared to invest in peacekeeping and pe ...

Ban condemns Mali car bombing killing UN peacekeepers

New York, June 12 (JEN) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned Wednesday's car bomb attack on a United Nations camp in Mali that resulted in the death of four peacekeepers from ...

Iraq: UN chief, SC deplore kidnapping of Turkish diplomats in Mosul

New York, June 12 (JEN) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council Thursday deplored the kidnapping of Turkish diplomats in the Iraqi city of Mosul, while the United Nations h ...

Ban welcomes successful Kosovo assembly elections

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the successful conduct of assembly elections in Kosovo and called on authorities to remain committed to stre ...

UN concerned about reported abuse in Myanmar

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday it was receiving increasing reports of abuse and exploitation as people continue to seek safety overseas two years ...

UN review focuses on youth with disabilities

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): Hundreds of activists and Government delegates gathered at United Nations Headquarters on Tuesday to identify practical ways to take the rights, needs and concerns o ...

UN calls for improved polling process in Afghanistan

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): As Afghans prepare to vote in the presidential run-off, senior United Nations officials in the country are calling on key stakeholders to improve the electoral proces ...

Iraq: Ban urges leaders to show unity in face of threats

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): Urging all political leaders in Iraq to show national unity against the myriad threats facing the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday ex ...

UN envoy Angelina Jolie urges end to sexual violence in conflict

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): Hollywood actress, activist and United Nations Special Envoy Angelina Jolie on Tuesday called for concerted action to end once and for all the use of rape and sexual ...