Security Council concludes visit to Somalia; urges swift approval of electoral model
May 20, 2016, at 12:30 pm
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council concluded a one-day visit to Somalia on Thursday by reaffirming its solidarity with the country’s people and Government and reiterating its calls to the federal parliament to legalize the 2016 electoral model as soon as possible.
May 06, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, May 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The readiness of some political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to question and challenge the 1995 peace accord, including new attempts to undermine the sovereignty and authority of the State and its institutions, continues to cast a shadow over positive efforts to advance economic and social reforms, the United Nations Security Council was told on Thursday.
Security Council strongly condemns firing of ballistic missile by DPR Korea
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:06 pm
New York, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile yesterday by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), reiterating that such activities increase tension in the region and beyond.
Security Council deplores maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea
Apr 24, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has deplored the recent maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea that resulted in up to 500 deaths when an overcrowded boat capsized en route from Libya to Europe, emphasizing the need for better coordination of efforts to deal with the smuggling of migrants.
Burundi: Security Council calls for political talks to resolve crisis peacefully
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:35 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Security Council on Thursday called on all parties in Burundi to engage in peace talks, warning of further action against those who incite more violence in the Central African country, where a recent upsurge has threatened hard-won stability after decades of ethnic strife and could lead to "potentially devastating consequences" for the entire region if it persists.