Tag: UN Security Council
Liberians react to temporary lifting of arms embargo
The UN Security Council has lifted its arms embargo on Liberia for one year, primarily to allow its peacekeeping mission there to...
Eritrean rebels claim killing 25 govt troops
Two Eritrean rebel groups said last Friday they have killed 25 government soldiers and wounded at least 38 others, in ambushes on...
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...
Eritrea claims it killed 10 Ethiopian troops
Eritrea's government has said its troops killed 10 Ethiopian soldiers after they attacked Eritrean positions on New Year's Day, something Addis Ababa...
UN Security Council lengthens tribunals for war crimes
The Security Council extended the mandates of the United Nations tribunals set up to deal with the worst atrocities committed during the...
UN council urges swift election in Ivory Coast
The UN Security Council urged Ivory Coast to reschedule its long-delayed presidential election as soon as possible and to ensure that the...
Kenya denies hiding Rwanda genocide suspect
Kenya said yesterday that threats to refer it to the UN Security Council for harbouring a leading Rwandan genocide suspect would not...
Sudanese who deny Darfur crimes may be charged: ICC
Sudanese officials who deny and deceive the world about crimes committed in Sudan's western Darfur region might face criminal charges, the chief...
Eritrea warns West against imposing sanctions
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki said the international community would regret moves to impose sanctions on the country, a government website said.
The UN...
UN peacebuilding body ready for expanded role
The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) tasked with marshalling resources to support recovery and development efforts in countries emerging from conflict could...