
Mon 21 May 2012
Top Headlines
While re-affirming the continued engagement of the United Nations in Afghanistan, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the country’s international partners to remain committed to supporting the Central Asian nation even as they pull out their troops.
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Top UN relief official calls for greater investment in development in Afghanistan
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Security Council calls on all Yemenis to remain committed to political transition
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Presence of observers in Syria has ‘calming effect’ in areas deployed – UN official
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Security Council to visit Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone
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Operation to airlift South Sudanese citizens stranded in Sudan begins – UN official
Ban and President of France discuss Syria and other issues at NATO summit
Asia-Pacific region must boost collaboration to ensure sustainable growth – UN official
Record number of African refugees migrating to Yemen – UN
UN soil carbon survey aims to help Tanzania reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Independent UN rights expert urges greater effort to eradicate torture in Tajikistan
Ban calls for global leadership dedicated to the common good
Colombia must fight impunity for sexual violence crimes – UN official
UN legal counsel urges new law graduates to remain committed to cause of justice
UN and Libya announce joint initiative to improve food security
General Assembly President pays tribute to those who rebelled against slavery
News by region:
UN peacekeeping chief in Syria to assess progress of military observers
On visit to West Africa, Security Council praises Liberia’s progress
Secretary-General discusses range of global issues with France's Foreign Minister
At NATO summit, Ban urges commitment to ‘enduring’ support for Afghanistan
UN chief asks youth to ‘make some noise’ ahead of Rio+20 conference
Secretary-General discusses range of global issues with France's Foreign Minister
Asia-Pacific region must boost collaboration to ensure sustainable growth – UN official
Ahead of International Mother Earth Day, UN officials highlight global concerns
Rise in natural resources prices appears to be hurting poor nations – UN report
Sustainable development must inform global economic revival efforts – Ban
Strangely, it was exactly what bored me that at the same time excited me.![]()
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