United Nations
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 08:14
The United Nations and the African Union have agreed to strengthen protection of conflict-affected children in Africa, where despite progress, grave child rights violations including under-age recruitment, continue.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 06:56
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry summarizes findings from the United Nations Sellstrom report on chemical weapons use in Syria and urges action on the question of responding to the Syrian crisis.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:53
Marie Harf discusses new details of Sudanese President Bashir's request for a visa to attend the UNGA.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:46
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Democratic Republic of Congo must revamp its strategy for protecting civilians, because existing tactics were having little lasting effect, according to an internal mission document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:25
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for another year, urging the Government to develop effective security agencies in a country where 150,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed in a civil war that ended a decade ago.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:15
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Democratic Republic of Congo must revamp its strategy for protecting civilians, because existing tactics were having little lasting effect, according to an internal mission document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 09:15
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, accused of war crimes and genocide in the politically-troubled Darfur region, is apparently planning to visit New York and address the U.N. General Assembly next week.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 09:01
A senior United Nations official today called on all Sierra Leoneans to set aside their differences and work together to advance economic development and democracy, as the world body prepares to wrap up its mission there next year.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 13:52
These findings, though not presented as evidence of responsibility, were likely to strengthen the argument of those who claim that the Syrian government bears the blame.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 13:32
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former ruler Muammar Gaddafi, and Abdullah al-Senussi will go on trial on Thursday facing a litany of charges and possible death penalties if found guilty.