Expert concludes review of new information on death of former-UN chief Dag Hammarskjöld
Aug 10, 2017, at 09:45 am
New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): The United Nations on Wednesday received an expert report that summarizes the new information made available by Member States and other sources and assesses whether and to what degree that information helps to establish the conditions and circumstances resulting in the tragic deaths of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and 15 others traveling with him.
UN chief commends Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 'remarkable progress'
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Sept 26 (Just Earth News): Following a “productive†meeting on Sunday with Mustafa Akýncý, Turkish Cypriot leader, and Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Cypriot leader, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed their joint their joint commitment to intensify efforts even further, in line with their stated desire to achieve a comprehensive settlement in 2016.
'Bring people in from the margins,' urges UN chief on World Social Justice Day
Feb 21, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Feb 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations top official on Saturday called on Member States to build inclusive societies free of discrimination, in which all people can live with dignity and opportunities to improve their lives, as he observed the World Day of Social Justice.
After 30 years of conflict, Sri Lanka still in 'early stages of renewal' - UN rights chief
Feb 10, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS)After nearly 30 years of conflict and acrimony that not only cost tens of thousands of lives but also eroded vital components of the State, Sri Lanka is still in the early stages of renewal, the United Nations human rights chief said today, ending a mission to the country.
This must be 'year of traction' to propel 2030 development Agenda, says UN chief
Feb 09, 2016, at 03:00 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Just as 2015 was a year of “global action†with the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, so 2016 must be a year of “global traction†to ensure that 3.1 billion people worldwide are not left behind in the race to end poverty, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday.
DPR Korea's intention to launch a satellite 'deeply troubling' - UN chief
Feb 04, 2016, at 02:15 pm
New York, Feb 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday said the intention of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to launch a satellite in the coming weeks is a "deeply worrying development."
Syria: UN chief meets with international partners on resolving crisis
Dec 19, 2015, at 03:33 pm
New York, Dec 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday joined diplomats from the International Syria Support Group meeting in New York to discuss a solution to the country’s five-year war, and he is expected to brief the Security Council later on Friday on the latest developments.
Western Sahara: UN chief reiterates call for 'true negotiations'
Nov 05, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): As the conflict over the future of Western Sahara nears its fortieth year, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on all concerned, within the region and the wider international community, to take advantage of the "intensified efforts" of his Personal Envoy to facilitate the launching of true negotiations in the coming months.
Yemen: UN chief 'extremely concerned' at escalating ground fighting and airstrikes
Sep 23, 2015, at 02:47 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday voiced extreme concern at the escalating ground fighting and airstrikes that have caused further devastation to Yemen’s cities and an ever-growing number of civilian casualties in recent days.
Absence of 'credible political solution' causing severe consequences in Middle East: UN chief
Sep 23, 2014, at 05:55 pm
New York , Sept 23 (IBNS) The absence of a credible political solution is having "severe consequences" on the Middle East, said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on0 Monday as he urged all parties to reverse the negative trend toward hostilities and return to peace talks that tackle the root causes of the crisis.