On eve of elections, UN experts call on Kenyan authorities to ensure peaceful polls
Aug 08, 2017, at 01:06 pm
New York, Aug 8(Just Earth News): The Government of Kenya should urge all parties to maintain the highest standards of behaviour before, during and after Tuesday's general elections to avoid a repeat of the violence that took place in 2007, three United Nations human rights experts have said.
Aug 01, 2017, at 09:46 am
New York, Aug 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office has expressed regret that at least 10 people died in Venezuela over the weekend amid clashes between security forces and protestors opposing the Constituent Assembly elections, a spokesman for the Secretary-General said on Monday.
UN welcomes signing of political agreement on elections in DR Congo
Jan 02, 2017, at 04:24 am
New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the signing on Sunday in Kinshasa, by the opposition and the Majorité présidentielle, of a political agreement on the holding of elections in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and transitional arrangements leading up to the polls.
Nov 21, 2016, at 02:15 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Noting that the electoral process in Somalia is “going much better than many predicted,†the United Nations envoy in the country underlined the need to ensure that the legitimacy of the process is preserved and called on electoral bodies to investigate any credible reports of violations of rules and regulations.
Oct 05, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): Welcoming on Tuesday’s decision to postpone Palestinian municipal elections, the United Nations senior official coordinating efforts towards the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict called on all Palestinians to work together to resolve differences.
'Very real risk of violence' looms over DR Congo elections: UN official
Jan 15, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces "very real risks of unrest and violence" over elections later this year while confronting a "significant deterioration" of security in its war-torn eastern provinces, the top United Nations official in the country warned on Thursday.
Haiti: UN chief calls for delayed elections to be resolved as soon as possible
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): For the second time in two weeks United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again voiced concern at political developments in Haiti over the ongoing electoral process, urging the authorities and all political actors to resolve outstanding issues as soon as possible.
Central African Republic polls now scheduled for 30 December, UN reports
Dec 26, 2015, at 02:24 pm
New York, Dec 26 (Just earth News/IBNS):The presidential and legislative elections that had been scheduled to take place this Sunday in the Central African Republic (CAR) will now be held on 30 December 2015, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country reported on Friday.
Ban welcomes peaceful elections in Burkina Faso, salutes participation of women
Dec 01, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso over the weekend and congratulated the people of Burkina Faso for their enthusiastic participation, "which shows their strong commitment to the democratic process."
'No turning back in Myanmar,' says UN human rights expert in wake of elections
Nov 17, 2015, at 01:35 pm
New York, Nov 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Welcoming the recent elections in Myanmar as 'a new chapter in the country's history,' United Nations Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee on Monday reaffirmed her commitment to work with all parties in the country to improve the human rights situation there, saying "the people have expressed the will for change. There is no turning back now."
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:39 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Welcoming this past weekend's elections as "a significant achievement in Myanmar’s democratic transition," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday extended warm congratulations to the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for their landmark performance at the polls and to the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) for its dignified acceptance of the verdict of the people.
Myanmar: UNICEF urges future leaders to commit to children ahead of elections
Nov 05, 2015, at 03:06 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): As the historic elections in Myanmar draws closer, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children urged potential leaders of the country to prioritize children and commit to providing them with a fair start in life.
As Guinea awaits election results, Ban urges all political leaders to maintain peace
Oct 13, 2015, at 02:10 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): After weekend polls in Guinea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday encouraged all political leaders and national stakeholders to maintain the peaceful atmosphere that prevailed on election day and to refrain from any statements that may lead to violence or unrest.
Upcoming elections represent milestone in Myanmar's democratic transition: Ban
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:19 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): The upcoming elections represent a milestone in Myanmar's transition to democracy, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday, adding that their credibility will depend on acceptance of its outcome among the political leaders and the broader population.
Guatemala: After President's resignation, Ban calls for peaceful elections
Sep 04, 2015, at 02:32 pm
New York, Sep 4 (IBNS): Taking note of the resignation of President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said he trusted that the authorities would abide by the Constitution and ensure an orderly democratic transition.
Sri Lanka votes to elect new PM
Aug 17, 2015, at 03:32 pm
Colombo, Aug 17 (IBNS) Voting for Sri Lanka's General Election is currently underway as more 15 million voters are expected to exercise their franchise on Monday.
Burundi: UN mission finds environment ‘not conducive’ to credible election process
Jul 28, 2015, at 02:33 pm
New York, Jul 28 (IBNS): While the 21 July election in Burundi that won President Pierre Nkurunziza a controversial third term was relatively peaceful and conducted adequately, the overall environment was ‘not conducive’ for an inclusive, free and credible electoral process, the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in the country (MENUB) announced on Monday.
Egypt: Ban voices hopes for democracy, stability after elections
Jun 04, 2014, at 05:11 pm
New York, Jun 4 (IBNS): Taking note of the official release of the results of the recent election in Egypt, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday voiced his hope that President-elect Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will support the people's aspirations for a stable and democratic country.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's politics hurting citizens: UNSC
May 16, 2014, at 05:43 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): Ahead of the 'hotly contested' elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a senior United Nations official on Thursday warned the UN Security Council (UNSC) that the country is politically heading in the wrong direction and that politicians might try to raise inter-ethnic tensions to divert attention from real problems.
UN deeply concerned over Burundi political infighting
May 15, 2014, at 06:00 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): The political situation in Burundi remains tense with limited political space not conducive to the protection of human rights, a United Nations envoy on Wednesday told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, warning that as the country approaches elections in 2015, there is a possibility of violence.
UN lauds incredible resilience of Iraqi voters
May 02, 2014, at 05:41 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): United Nations officials on Thursday congratulated the people and Government of Iraq for turning out in significant numbers in Wednesday's elections, and commended the electoral authorities and security personnel for their efforts.
DR Congo: UN pledges support to upcoming polls
Apr 24, 2014, at 05:35 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will provide technical and logistical support for upcoming elections, the top UN official in the country on Wednesday confirmed, stressing that the planning for the polls must be well organized and well-funded.
UNSC seeks peaceful, credible polls in Guinea-Bissau
Apr 05, 2014, at 05:54 pm
New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has urged all national stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to facilitate the conduct of peaceful and credible elections on Apr 13, when citizens of the West African nation will participate in long-delayed president and legislative elections.
Ban urges all Afghans to vote in upcoming elections
Apr 04, 2014, at 05:50 pm
New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he is encouraged by the technical and security preparations and broad public engagement for Afghanistan's upcoming elections and urged all of the country's citizens to take part in the historic polls which will be held on Saturday.