Yemen: As humanitarian crisis deepens, Security Council urges all parties to engage in peace talks
Jun 16, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Expressing grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday adopted a Presidential Statement calling on all parties to engage constructively and in good faith to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in that country.
Colombia: UN chief Guterres welcomes start of peace talks with ELN
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:26 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed yesterday’s launch of formal peace talks between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, his spokesperson said on Wednesday in a statement.
Yemeni peace talks enter 'new phase,' as UN envoy announces month-long pause for consultations
Aug 07, 2016, at 01:24 pm
New York, Aug 7 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy facilitating peace talks on Yemen announced on Saturday that as the discussions wind down for a one-month break, the process will enter a “new phase,†during which “the focus will be on working with each side separately to crystalize precise technical details.â€
Yemeni peace talks extended for another week – UN envoy
Jul 31, 2016, at 12:32 pm
New York, July 30 (Just Earth News): With all eyes on Yemeni peace negotiations, the United Nations envoy for the country announced on Saturday that the UN-supported talks under way in Kuwait have been extended for an additional week.
Yemen: ‘hope’ emanating from UN-sponsored talks, as details of peace agreement discussed
May 27, 2016, at 10:59 am
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):The United Nations envoy for Yemen said on Thursday that hope is emanating from the ongoing peace talks for the country as the warring parties started discussing details of elements that would be included in a comprehensive agreement.
Yemen: UN-mediated peace talks continue following trilateral meeting with Ban in Qatar
May 24, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 24 (Just Earth News):The delegation of the Government of Yemen returned to the negotiating table in Kuwait in the latest round of peace talks on Monday, with the United Nations envoy for the conflict-torn country holding a plenary this morning with both delegations, a UN spokesperson said.
Yemen: UN-mediated peace talks continue, with consensus on some issues
May 15, 2016, at 02:28 pm
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News):In his latest update on the Yemeni peace talks currently under way in Kuwait, the United Nations envoy for the conflict-torn country reported that the two delegations discussed proposals to bridge the gap between their respective visions, reaching consensus on some issues.
Yemen: UN-brokered peace talks continue in parallel meetings
May 12, 2016, at 01:21 pm
New York, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations-facilitated Yemeni peace talks continued on Wednesday in parallel meetings, with a committee making headway by exploring a proposal to release 50 per cent of all prisoners and detainees held by the parties before the month of Ramadan.
May 06, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, May 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In his latest update on the Yemeni peace talks currently under way in Kuwait, the UN envoy for the conflict-torn country confirmed they are continuing despite a number of breaches of the cessation of hostilities yesterday, which he described as “worrying.â€
Despite 'positive atmosphere,' Government of Yemen suspends participation from joint peace talks
May 02, 2016, at 12:44 pm
New York, May 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite the positive atmosphere of the Yemeni peace talks which prevailed during the past few days, the United Nations envoy for Yemen announced on Sunday that the Government's delegation suspended its participation in the plenary sessions because of reports received from Amran governorate.
Yemen talks 'moving forward towards peace', UN envoy reports
May 01, 2016, at 12:32 pm
New York, May 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations envoy for Yemen reported on Saturday that the latest session of peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait “went on in a positive and constructive atmosphere and reflected a mutual desire to move forward in the talksâ€.
Yemen: Security Council calls for parties in talks to develop road map for security measures
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Monday called on all parties involved in the intra-Yemeni peace talks to develop a road map for the implementation of interim security measures as they work towards a comprehensive agreement that will bring a permanent end to the political crisis in the country.
Yemen: UN envoy says 'significant differences' remain in talks, but notes consensus on peace
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:08 pm
New York, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The fourth day of the United Nations-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait included extensive discussions on security, political and humanitarian issues in meetings in joint sessions as wells as bilateral sessions with each delegation, the UN envoy for Yemen has said on Sunday.
Yemen stands ‘closer than ever to peace,’ says UN envoy, as talks continue in Kuwait
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations envoy for Yemen said that on Friday’s sessions of the UN-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties were “positive and promising,†as both sides continue to work towards achieving an agreement on ending the violence and devastation in the country.
UN envoy announces delay in Yemen peace talks
Apr 19, 2016, at 02:17 pm
New York, Apr 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations envoy for Yemen has announced that the start of the Yemeni-Yemeni peace negotiations set to begin on Monday in Kuwait has been postponed.
UN Envoy for Yemen announces cessation of hostilities and start date for peace talks
Mar 24, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following “extensive†consultations with Yemeni leaders and regional partners, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen on Wednesday announced that parties to the conflict have agreed to a nation-wide cessation of hostilities beginning at midnight on 10 April, in advance of the upcoming round of peace talks, scheduled on 18 April in Kuwait.
Yemen: UN-sponsored peace talks kick off as ceasefire goes into effect
Dec 16, 2015, at 03:16 pm
New York, Dec 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS) After months of relentless violence in Yemen, consultations facilitated by the United Nations began on Tuesday in Switzerland aimed at finding a durable settlement to the crisis, including establishing a permanent ceasefire, securing improvements to the humanitarian situation and a returning to a peaceful and orderly political transition.
Peace endures when women can participate meaningfully in peace talks: UN report
Oct 13, 2015, at 02:20 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): A new report on women, peace and security, launched on Monday to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution on the issue, highlights the important gains to be made by the greater empowerment of women in peacebuilding efforts.
Transformative political process key to resolving Syrian crisis: UN envoy
Oct 13, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): Only a parallel, all-inclusive transformative political process that is compliant within the framework of the Geneva Communiqué, can lead to a resolution of the ongoing crisis and Syria and tackle terrorism in the region, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country said on Monday.
UN envoy on Yemen welcomes commitment of parties to upcoming peace talks
Sep 11, 2015, at 03:09 pm
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen on Wednesday welcomed the commitment of the Government, the Houthis and the General People's Congress to participate in peace talks that he will convene in the region next week.
Ban welcomes start of peace talks between Colombia, rebels
Jun 11, 2014, at 05:34 pm
New York, Jun 11 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the announced start of peace talks between the Government of Colombia and representatives of the National Liberation Army (ELN), and encouraged all parties to remain committed to the pursuit of peace in the country.
Ban urges Israelis, Palestinians to resume negotiations
May 13, 2014, at 05:12 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Continued inaction in the Middle East peace process could lead to further instability in the region, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday at an international meeting in Turkey, reiterating his calls on Israelis and Palestinians to avoid unilateral steps that would aggravate the situation and diminish prospects for negotiations to resume.
South Sudan: Ban urges peace as political rivals agree to meet
May 07, 2014, at 05:22 pm
New York, May 7 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday that South Sudan's President and his main political rival - whose respective forces are locked in an increasingly brutal conflict in the country - have said they plan to "sit down together" later this week for talks on ending nearly five months of fighting.
Ban encourages Israel-Palestine peace talks
Apr 15, 2014, at 06:41 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly encouraged Israel and Palestine to remain "constructively engaged" in ongoing efforts towards achieving a two-State solution during separate phone calls over the weekend with the leaders of both sides.