Kosovo: Time for action overtakes time for excuses, UN envoy tells Security Council
Nov 15, 2017, at 09:54 am
New York, Nov 15(Just Earth News): Noting recent momentum to advance democracy and good governance in Kosovo, the head of the United Nations Mission there urged for more emphasis on rebuilding trust and reconciliation, including through engagement with women and the youth, as well as on overcoming challenges related to freedom of cultural and religious identity.
‘Hang on to every little glimmer of hope,’ says UN envoy for South Sudan
Nov 29, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, Nov 29 (Just Earth News): All people in South Sudan, regardless of their ethnic affiliation, must unite towards creating a national identify, the head of the United Nations mission there urged on Monday, underscoring the potential of the resource-rich African country to prosper despite its ongoing challenges.
UNSC extends mandate of Western Sahara mission
Apr 30, 2014, at 06:06 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday extended for another year the mandate of the United Nations mission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Western Sahara and organizing a referendum on self-determination for the people of the territory.