Ongoing settlement activities undermining Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, warns UN envoy
Sep 26, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, Sept 26(Just Earth News): Continuing settlement expansion, most notably in occupied East Jerusalem, is making the two-State solution increasingly unattainable and undermining Palestinian belief in the international peace efforts, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Monday.
UN chief calls for ‘meaningful’ youth engagement in peace efforts, not just symbolism
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:37 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Young people must be meaningful partners in conflict prevention and sustaining peace, and the United Nations should think outside the box on how to relate to youth globally, Secretary-General António Guterres told a ministerial event held on Thursdayon the margins of the General Assembly’s annual debate.
Peace efforts and sustainable development top agenda at UN agency’s narcotics conference
Mar 14, 2017, at 12:56 pm
New York, Mar 14 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations panel dealing with all aspects of narcotic drugs opened its 60th session on Monday with a focus on peace and security, as well as on helping Governments reach their sustainable development commitments.
UN welcomes Pristina, Belgrade peace efforts
May 28, 2014, at 05:42 pm
New York, May 28 (IBNS): Despite a slower pace recently on implanting the aims of the European Union-led political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Tuesday the two sides have "narrowed their remaining differences," and that he hopes once elections are complete in Kosovo, the dialogue will resume without delay.
South Sudan: UN meets rebel leader to discuss peace efforts
May 24, 2014, at 08:06 pm
New York, May 24 (IBNS): The top United Nations official in South Sudan has met with rebel leader David Yau Yau to discuss peace efforts in Greater Pibor County, Jonglei state, which was once the epicentre of instability in the country.
Syria: Ban deplores targeting of civilians for tactical purposes
May 01, 2014, at 05:38 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned 'in the strongest terms' the latest attacks in Syria - which left dozens of civilians dead or wounded from mortar fire and shelling in neighborhoods in Homs and Damascus - and called on the Government and opposition groups to resist provocations that could undermine peace efforts.