Tag: Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General says all partners can support UN’s work for peace
People of conscience everywhere can support global campaigns for peace, development and human rights led by the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon...
U.N. chief says can’t order probe into Sri Lanka war
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he lacks the authority to personally order a probe into the mass killings of civilians in the...
Lack of reforms could undermine progress in Guinea-Bissau, warns Ban
The progress made by Guinea-Bissau following last year's political crisis could be jeopardized unless major reforms in the areas of defence and...
Guinea’s next government has huge task: UN
Whoever wins Guinea's presidential election faces a huge task rebuilding the West African country's shattered institutions, basic services and economy, the top...
UN chief calls for credible Burundi poll
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed for Burundi's political parties to end their bitter dispute before this month's presidential election in...
Senegalese contingent prepares to leave the DRC
In anticipation of its reconfiguration, the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to withdraw its Senegalese contingent...
Security, legal institutions development a challenge for Liberia: UN
More than a decade after its civil war, Liberia is heading towards reconciliation but significant challenges remain in the development of its...
Not clear if Gaza war probes are “credible”
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon cast doubt yesterday on the credibility of Israeli and Palestinian investigations into UN allegations of war crimes during...
Chad asks UN not to renew mission
Chad asks the United Nations not to renew the mandate of the world body's mission in the central African country in March,...
UN confirms death of Haiti mission chief Annabi
The UN mission chief in Haiti, Hedi Annabi, died in Tuesday's earthquake that devastated the country's capital, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced...
At least 16 UN staff dead after Haiti quake
The United Nations said yesterday at least 16 people at its peacekeeping mission in Haiti died when its headquarters and other buildings...
Additional UN peacekeepers requested in Côte d’Ivoire
The Presidents of Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso have asked that an additional unit of up to 500 peacekeepers from Burkina Faso...
Ban cites ‘window of opportunity’ to advance disarmament
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pledged to continue his efforts to advance the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world, noting that a number of events...
UN budget boost for Africa missions
A top UN official revealed last week the world body's intention to boost its missions in Africa and beyond as a result...
Unconstitutional changes in West African governments spark concern
The recent resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government and other undemocratic practices in West Africa, especially the situation in Guinea, could have...
DRC welcomes extension of UN peacekeeper mandate
The Democratic Republic of Congo hailed the UN decision to extend the mandate of its peacekeeping forces in the country by five...
Criticized UN-backed Congo operation to shut down
An UN-backed military operation in eastern Congo in which government soldiers are accused of massacring hundreds of civilians will end this month,...
UN suspends cooperation with DRC army units
United Nations peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have suspended logistical or other support for units of the National...
Kidnapped peacekeepers freed in Sudan’s Darfur
Two civilian peacekeepers were freed by kidnappers in Sudan's Darfur region yesterday after more than 100 days in captivity, officials said.
Gunmen abducted...
UN considers abbreviated DRC mission
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has recommended to the Security Council that the mandate of its mission in the Democratic Republic of...