Security Council hails ‘remarkable achievements’ one year after Colombian peace accord
Dec 01, 2017, at 02:27 pm
New York, Dec 1(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday marked the one year anniversary of the signing and entry-into-force of the peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC-EP).
In Colombia, UN political chief urges parties to ‘stay the course’ set out in peace accord
Nov 17, 2017, at 05:53 pm
New York, Nov 17(Just Earth News): More must be done to ensure that the remarkable gains of the first phase of Colombia’s peace process are maintained, the top United Nations political official has said, wrapping up a visit to the country with an appeal to all Colombians to rally behind the accord, especially to ensure that former combatants are reintegrated into civilian life.
UN mission in Mali condemns ceasefire breaches by peace accord signatories
Jul 07, 2017, at 01:20 pm
New York, July 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali on Thursday condemned continuing ceasefire violations by two signatories of the 2015 Peace and Reconciliation Agreement.
Colombia: UN human rights chief reaffirms ongoing collaboration in wake of peace accord
Sep 30, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Sept 30 (Just Earth News): Speaking to the media just days after the signing of the historic peace agreement in Colombia and ahead of the 2 October national poll in which Colombians will have their say on the accord, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reiterated that his Office (OHCHR) will continue to follow the progress of the human rights aspects of the agreement.
UN agency stresses importance of investing in Colombia’s rural communities in wake of peace accord
Aug 30, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Aug 30 (Just Earth News): A senior official at the United Nations rural development agency has stressed the importance of investing in Colombia’s small farmers and rural communities to ensure lasting peace in the country.
Northern Ireland faces urgent challenges nearly 20 years after peace accord: UN expert
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:42 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While much has been achieved in Northern Ireland in the nearly 20 years since a peace accord ended decades of fighting between British forces and the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the different communities, urgent issues persist, according to a United Nations expert on transitional justice.
Ban urges South Sudanese rivals to meet peace accord
Jun 05, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New York, Jun 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to meet with former Vice-President Riek Machar on Monday, as agreed to in the May 9 document that aimed to end the fighting in the world's newest country.