Dec 20, 2016, at 03:24 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Monday called on the Taliban to participate in peace talks with the national Government, stressing that the conflict in the country has no military solution and the only path to a meaningful peace is through intra-Afghan dialogue.
Terrorism 'will not stop the momentum,' says UN envoy, condemning attack in Somali capital
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Condemning – in the strongest possible terms – a terrorist attack outside the seaport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for the country said that the bloody act will not stop the momentum of the electoral process.
Aug 26, 2016, at 01:23 pm
New York, Aug 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Liberia on Thursday stressed the need for long-term, robust engagement by stakeholders, particularly the Security Council, towards a sustainable peace in the West African country.
Quartet report cites violence, settlements and Gaza as barriers to Middle East peace – UN envoy
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:01 pm
New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): Continuing violence, terrorism and incitement, settlement expansion, and the Palestinian Authority’s lack of control of Gaza are hurting the Middle East peace process, the United Nations envoy on Thursday said summarizing the first ever report by the diplomatic Quartet – comprising the United Nations, Russia, the United States and the European Union – to the Security Council.
UN envoy welcomes Israeli officials’ comments on Arab Peace Initiative
Jun 01, 2016, at 03:17 pm
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process on Tuesday welcomed statements by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on the Arab Peace Initiative.
UN envoy urges formal launch of a national unity government in Libya
Feb 25, 2016, at 02:31 pm
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations envoy for Libya on Wednesday called for an immediate step to formalize the parliamentary approval of a national unity Government, as its launch is vital to peace and stability in this post-conflict country.
Feb 19, 2016, at 03:05 pm
New York, Feb 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS) While violence erupting in Israel and Palestine is regrettably showing “no sign of relenting,†the United Nations and its Quartet partners are actively seeking the way forward, the UN envoy for the Middle East peace process told the Security Council today, urging both sides to end the long-standing conflict.
Conflicts and violence take 'huge toll' on children in 2015 - UN envoy
Feb 16, 2016, at 03:14 pm
New York, Feb 16 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) Increasingly complex and widening conflicts have taken a huge toll on children in much of the Middle East in 2015, with parts of Africa and Asia facing protracted and relapsing wars that show no signs of abating, a senior United Nations child rights official said on Monday.
UN envoy for Libya welcomes 'major breakthrough' on formation of unity government
Feb 16, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New York, Feb 16 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) Welcoming the announcement by the Libyan Presidency Council on the formation of the Government of National Accord, the United Nations envoy there called today on the House of Representatives “to do what is right for Libya and its people†and endorse the nomination of the national unity government.
UN envoy says Somalia's success depends on managing threats
Jan 29, 2016, at 02:40 pm
New York, Jan 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council heard on Thursday from the top United Nations official in Somalia that success in the country this year will depend upon managing threats, notably those posed by the terrorist groups Al-Shabaab, while announcing a "breakthrough" political achievement.
UN envoy condemns stabbing attacks in Israeli settlements in West Bank
Jan 19, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Jan 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Strongly condemning the two stabbing attacks on two women, one of them fatal, in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a senior United Nations envoy on the Middle East on Monday called upon Israeli and Palestinian authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice.
UN envoy in Central African Republic meets with presidential candidates
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) reported on Wednesday that the top UN official in the country has met with 28 of the 30 presidential candidates in the capital, Bangui, just days after the first round of presidential and legislative elections.
UN envoy for Iraq condemns attacks on mosques in Babylon Province
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The most senior UN official in Iraq has condemned attacks which took place against three Sunni mosques in Babylon Province on Sunday evening, as well as other acts of violence.
First-round vote in strife-torn Central African Republic undeniable success: UN envoy
Jan 01, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Wednesday's presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a major step on the path to stability after two years of conflict between Muslims and Christians, were an "undeniable success" with a massive turnout, the top United Nations official there said on Thursday.
UN envoy welcomes commitment by rebel group in Colombia to end child recruitment
Nov 06, 2015, at 01:55 pm
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Leila Zerrougui today welcomed as "an important step" the commitment by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP) to stop the recruitment and use of children.
UN envoy calls for concerted efforts to eliminate bullying in all regions
Oct 17, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Oct 17 (IBNS): Speaking at a panel discussion on protecting children from bullying, the United Nations envoy on violence against children said bullying is a "serious concern" for millions of children all over the world and it is compromising their right to education.
UN envoy urges action to make roads safe for children
Oct 08, 2015, at 01:10 pm
New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): Marking International Walk to School Day, Jean Todt, the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, has is calling for urgent action to halt road deaths and traffic accidents, which, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), kill some 500 children a day.
UN envoy condemns deadly shooting attack in West Bank
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:36 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process has condemned a shooting attack that took place on Wednesday on an Israeli civilian vehicle in the West Bank which resulted in the death of two people and injuries to their four children.
UN envoy urges constructive steps for Palestinian unity
Sep 10, 2015, at 02:17 pm
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urged all Palestinian leaders and factions to use the opportunity provided by the postponement of the meeting of the Palestine National Council to take constructive steps towards achieving unity.
UN envoy hails opening of ICC trial against Congolese rebel leader
Sep 03, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Sep 3 (IBNS): As the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda opened on Wednesday, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict said that it served as a powerful reminder to military leaders accused of similar acts that justice will ultimately prevail.
UN envoys urge Burundi Government to forge ‘new path’ through dialogue
Aug 13, 2015, at 02:00 pm
New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Government of Burundi should immediately seize the opportunity for dialogue and forge a “new path,†United Nations and international envoys declared on Wednesday, condemning the wave of recent attacks in the crisis-torn country and urging parties to show “restraint, leadership, and vision.â€
With political will, Libyan parties can reach settlement by month’s end: UN envoy
Aug 12, 2015, at 02:04 pm
New York, Aug 12 (IBNS): With Libya’s disparate factions starting to coalesce around United Nations-backed proposals on a comprehensive settlement and a unity government, UN special envoy Bernardino León previewed the latest round of talks opening in Geneva on Tuesday, telling reporters that with political will, the parties could wrap up “this very difficult process†with an agreement by the end of August.
Parties continue progressing towards ‘vision’ of united Cyprus: UN envoy
Jul 28, 2015, at 02:37 pm
New York, Jul 28 (IBNS): The positive and results-oriented climate of the talks between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders continues to foster the progress required towards conclusion of a settlement as soon as possible, the United Nations Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, confirmed on Monday.
With all parties now signed onto Mali peace accord, world must back implementation-UN envoy
Jun 24, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New York, June 24 (IBNS) 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 on Tuesday told the Security Council that now the implementation phase must start.
Tackling Sahel challenges requires cooperation: UN envoy
Jun 20, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Washington, June 20 (IBNS) The countries of Africa’s Sahel region – struggling to cope with terrorism, weak governance and recurrent droughts - need assistance to lay the foundations for stability and sustainable development, a United Nations special envoy told the Security Council on Thursday, urging greater cooperation between the region’s Governments, neighbours and international partners.