UN urges rapid peacekeeping response in Cote d'Ivoire
Jun 17, 2014, at 05:34 pm
New York, Jun 17 (IBNS): The reduction of peacekeeping personnel in Cote d'Ivoire will continue, given 'impressive' progress there, but the rapid reaction capabilities of remaining forces must be boosted to help ensure security during planned elections, the top United Nations envoy in the West African country told the Security Council on Monday.
Afghanistan: UNSC condemns latest Kabul attack
Jun 07, 2014, at 06:45 pm
New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): Emphasizing its ongoing support for Afghanistan's democratic process, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) strongly condemned on Friday's bomb attack in Kabul, which caused a number of deaths and injuries to civilians and security personnel.
Iraq: UNSC supports humanitarian action for restive Anbar
Jun 07, 2014, at 06:39 pm
New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has stressed its support for the engagement of all political groups in Iraq, where nearly 800 people fell victim to violence last month, on concerted efforts to ensure security for its entire population, particularly in Anbar province, which has been embattled for months.
UN tribunals crucial for delivering justice for Rwanda: UNSC
Jun 06, 2014, at 06:41 pm
New York, Jun 6 (IBNS): What began as 'bold experiments' in international justice two decades ago have resulted in ensuring accountability for the worst of crimes, officials from the United Nations tribunals dealing with the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday, as they highlighted ongoing efforts to bring the work of their respective bodies to a close.
CAR: UNSC condemns latest wave of violence
May 31, 2014, at 05:43 pm
New York, May 31 (IBNS): Strongly condemning the latest wave of fighting in the Central African Republic, including Wednesday's deadly attack in the capital, Bangui, on a church that was sheltering thousands of people, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday demanded that all armed groups put aside their weapons and take immediate steps "to end the cycle of violence and retaliation."
Lebanon: UNSC urges election amid presidential vacuum
May 30, 2014, at 05:21 pm
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday voiced its disappointment and concern that the election for a new Lebanese President has not taken place within the constitutional timeframe.
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.
Russia, China blocks UNSC referral of Syria to ICC
May 23, 2014, at 04:35 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): Despite repeated appeals by senior United Nations officials for accountability for crimes being committed in Syria, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was unable on Thursday to adopt a resolution that would have referred the situation in the war-torn nation to the International Criminal Court (ICC), due to vetoes by permanent members Russia and China.
Ban commends Guinea-Bissau as electors count ballots
May 20, 2014, at 05:07 pm
New York, May 20 (IBNS): With ballot counting underway in Guinea Bissau's presidential run-off, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the successful conclusion of the second round of voting and urged the political parties to peacefully address any grievances arising from the elections through the appropriate channels.
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 urges continued international support for Central Africa
May 13, 2014, at 05:24 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Significant gains have been made in recent years in combating the threat of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) but the countries of Central Africa still face numerous challenges that require continued international support, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Monday.
Somalia: UNSC condemns latest bombing in Mogadishu
May 05, 2014, at 05:16 pm
New York, May 5 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Sunday strongly condemned the latest terrorist bomb attack in the Somali capital Mogadishu, for which the Islamic insurgent group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility and which has caused numerous deaths and injuries.
UN urges action before South Sudan plunges deeper into crisis
May 03, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, May 3 (IBNS): Senior United Nations officials on Friday reported a drastic deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan, marked by increasing ethnic violence and revenge killings, and urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) not to simply stand by as the world's youngest nation plunges deeper into crisis.
Iraq: UNSC welcomes peaceful parliamentary elections
May 01, 2014, at 05:06 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday welcomed the timely holding of parliamentary elections in Iraq, and, looking forward to the certification of the results by national electoral officials, called on the country's leaders "to engage, as quickly as possible, to form a Government that represents the will and sovereignty of the Iraqi people."
Cote d'Ivoire: UNSC lifts diamond ban, tweaks arms embargo
Apr 30, 2014, at 05:43 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday voted unanimously to lift a ban on importing rough diamonds from Cote d'Ivoire and to partially lift the arms embargo, differentiating between lethal and non-lethal arms.
Mali: UN seeks continued support for peace and stability
Apr 24, 2014, at 05:41 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Calling for continued cooperation with regional organizations to support Mali's steady efforts towards peace and stability through inclusive talks, a senior United Nations official on Wednesday told the UN Security Council that despite progress, the security situation in the country's restive north remains "very fragile" with increased activity by terrorist groups.
Unrest in eastern Ukraine risks entire country: UN
Apr 17, 2014, at 05:16 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): The ongoing unrest in eastern Ukraine, if not addressed as a matter of priority, risks seriously destabilizing the rest of the country, a senior United Nations human rights official warned the Security Council on Wednesday, as he also urged steps to counter misinformation and bring to an end all incitement to hatred, discrimination and violence.
Libya: UNSC condemns abduction of Jordanian envoy
Apr 16, 2014, at 05:54 pm
New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) strongly condemned Tuesday's attack in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, which resulted in the abduction of the Jordanian ambassador and injuries to his driver.
UNSC concerned at deteriorating security situation in Darfur
Apr 04, 2014, at 05:28 pm
New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): Deeply concerned at the "considerable deterioration" of the security situation in Darfur over the past year, marked by ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Government and rebels, and an upsurge in inter-communal violence, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday endorsed Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's revised strategic priorities for the joint African Union-UN mission in the long-restive western region of Sudan.