Saudi Arabia: Ban calls fighting terrorism with heavy-handed tactics counter-productive
Nov 11, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking in a region that has been torn apart by violent extremism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Arab and South America leaders in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that heavy-handed tactics in fighting terrorism only add fuel to the fire.
UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack against Somali hotel
Nov 02, 2015, at 02:41 pm
New York, Nov 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Sunday condemned "in the strongest terms" the attacks carried out on Sunday against the Sahafi hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia by Al-Shabaab, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
'Terrorism is on the march' Ban tells global dialogue in Madrid
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS): Despite the world's best efforts, "terrorism is on the march" and the violent ideas that fuel it are spreading, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday, telling delegations gathered for a global dialogue in Madrid that a unified, multi-dimensional and rights-based response is required to wipe out the scourge.
Lawful civil society groups are not enemies of democracy, but key allies: UN expert
Oct 27, 2015, at 01:58 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): United Nations human rights expert Ben Emmerson on Monday urged governments across the world to ensure that civil society be included in global, co-ordinated efforts to counter the spread of terrorism.
Ban condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan on religious holiday
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:51 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Friday's bombing of a procession of worshippers marking the Shia religious holiday of Ashura in Jacobabad, and the recent terrorist attacks in the Pakistani provinces of Balochistan and Sindh.
Libya: UN mission condemns terrorist attack against Benghazi demonstration
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:23 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack which targeted a peaceful demonstration in Benghazi, killing and injuring many civilians.
Ban condemns suicide attacks in Cameroon
Oct 13, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the suicide attacks in Kangaleri, Cameroon, on 11 October, suspected to be carried out by Boko Haram elements.
Terrorist attacks in Chad and Cameroon condemned by UN Security Council
Oct 13, 2015, at 02:07 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): The members of the UN Security Council have strongly condemned the "horrific" terrorist attacks attributed to Boko Haram, perpetrated on Saturday and Sunday in the towns of Baga Sola, Chad, and Kangaleri, Cameroon, which resulted in a large number of deaths and casualties.
After Jerusalem attack, Ban warns of dangerous slide towards escalation
Oct 05, 2015, at 01:12 pm
New York, Oct 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the attacks on Saturday in the Old City of Jerusalem, including the killing of two members of an Israeli family and injuries to Israelis and Palestinians in subsequent incidents in various Jerusalem neighborhoods.
Afghanistan: US raid on Kunduz hospital kills 9
Oct 04, 2015, at 01:12 am
Kunduz City, Oct 3 (IBNS) A US airstrike has left nine people killed in Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF) hospital in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province on Saturday,media reports said.
At UN, Syrian Minister criticizes world leaders for inaction against terrorism
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:03 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): With his homeland awash in the blood of its people, who were making a valiant stand against terrorism, Syria's Foreign Minister criticized world leaders at the United Nations on Friday for taking only half-hearted steps to end the crisis in his country and for providing haphazard support to Syria's fight against extremism until the scourge began spreading to Europe.
UN: Bosnia and Herzegovina calls for comprehensive strategy against terrorism
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:46 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Terrorism and violent extremism are without any doubt, the most serious of all challenges facing the world on Thursday, Dragan Covic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina told the United Nations General Assembly, saying that strategies to tackle the twin scourges musty go beyond military responses and include actions that address the root causes.
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:34 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Denouncing the "warped ideology" of the Islamic State or Iraq and the Levant [ISIL], the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, on Thursday urged the United Nations General Assembly to help spread awareness about the true nature of Islam, "which is nothing like that entity…that usurps its name."
Terrorism and climate change greatest threats to humanity: Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:35 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): As the global community marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that two global challenges pose the greatest threat to the sustainability of humankind: terrorism and violent extremism, and climate change.
Fallout from Boko Haram violence fastest growing crisis in Africa: UN relief official
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:25 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): The humanitarian fallout from the violence inflicted by Boko Haram is the fastest growing crisis in Africa, a senior United Nations relief official warned on Wednesday, appealing for concerted action on the humanitarian, security and development fronts to tackle the situation.
Libya warns of ISIL's increasing influence, calls for unanimity to end region's crises
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:24 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): In his address, at the annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly, Libya's Acting Head of State, Agila Saleh Essa Gwaider, reported on the "overwhelming threat" posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which is hindering Libya from becoming to a transparent democracy.
Taliban attack: UN rights chief urges protection of civilians in Afghan city
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:43 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Following Monday’s attack by the Taliban in the Afghan city of Kunduz, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday urged both parties to the conflict to take all measures to protect civilians from harm.
Growing threat of violent extremism demands unified response: Ban
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:32 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Addressing the growing threat posed by violent extremist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Da'esh, goes to the heart of the mission of the United Nations and requires a unified response, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed on Tuesday at a high-level event held in New York.
At UN, global initiative launched to boost protection of cultural heritages
Sep 28, 2015, at 01:48 pm
New York,Sept 28 (IBNS): With a host of world leaders meeting at United Nations Headquarters in New York as part of the opening of the 70th session of the General Assembly, key UN agencies joined Interpol today to launch a major new initiative to enhance the protection of cultural heritage targeted by terrorists and illicit traffickers.
Women must be empowered to counter terrorism and extremism: UN official
Sep 10, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): Increased attention needs to be given to women so they can be empowered to actively help counter terrorism and violent extremism around the world, a senior United Nations counter-terrorism official told a news conference in New York on Wednesday.
Ban urges immediate de-escalation of tensions after recent attacks in Turkey
Sep 09, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New York, Sep 9 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday condemned the recent attacks against Turkish security personnel that have resulted in dozens of casualties, and urged an immediate de-escalation of tensions.
Ban condemns terrorist attack on Yemeni mosque that leaves more than 30 dead
Sep 05, 2015, at 03:43 pm
New York, Sep 5 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned the suicide attack against a mosque in the northern Jarraf district of Sana'a in Yemen.
Somalia: UN envoy condemns attack on African Union base
Sep 02, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Sep 2 (IBNS): The top UN official in Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has strongly condemned Tuesday's attack by Al Shabaab militants on an African Union Mission (AMISOM) base at Janaale, Lower Shabelle Region manned by troops from the Ugandan contingent.
Pakistan: Militants kill engineers in airport
Aug 30, 2015, at 10:47 pm
Quetta, Aug 30 (IBNS) Militants killed at least two engineers in Jiwani aiport at Gwadar district in Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
Aug 18, 2015, at 02:04 am
Bangkok, Aug 17 (IBNS): At least 15 people were killed as a blast rocked Thai capital Bangkok on Monday, media reports said.
Security Council deplores latest terrorist attacks in Afghan capital
Aug 10, 2015, at 02:31 pm
New York, Aug 10 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Sunday strongly condemned the series of terrorist attacks that have taken place in the Afghan capital, Kabul, since last Thursday and resulted in hundreds of casualties and at least 70 deaths, including children.
Ban and Security Council condemn deadly terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia
Aug 08, 2015, at 02:17 pm
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council have condemned the terrorist attack that took place on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of at least a dozen people, for which the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has claimed responsibility.
Deploring Afghan attack, UN calls for perpetrators to be held accountable
Aug 08, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan has condemned the killing of at least eight civilians and the injuring of more than 200 in an attack that took place in Kabul on Friday.
Mali: UN strongly condemns ‘despicable’ attack in Mopti region
Aug 08, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali has strongly condemned the attack that took place on Friday in the town of Sevaré, in the Mopti region, and led to the death of at least one person.
Central Africa: Security Council condemns attacks that killed peacekeeper
Aug 04, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): The members of the Security Council condemned on Monday in the strongest terms the attacks against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which were perpetrated on Sunday in Bangui and resulted in the death of one peacekeeper.