
Fri 25 May 2012
Top Headlines
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended the Egyptian authorities for their organization of the country’s presidential elections and the people of Egypt for their participation.
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Ban urges Egypt to adhere to roadmap on transition to civilian administration
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Somalia entering ‘critical stage’ as end of transition period nears, says UN envoy
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Iran: UN sanctions committee presents recent cases of reported ‘violations’
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Security Council imposes travel ban on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders
Secretary-General calls for conclusion of constitution-making process in Nepal
At Rio+20, world must seize generational opportunity to achieve sustainable future – Ban
UN relief coordinator warns over humanitarian crisis in Africa’s drought-hit Sahel
Access to low-cost energy vital in fight against poverty – General Assembly President
Top UN human rights official urges Zimbabwe’s president to ensure peaceful elections
UN chief to travel to Turkey and Saudi Arabia next week
More States ratify optional protocols to UN convention on children’s rights
UN legal counsel urges new law graduates to remain committed to cause of justice
No visible effects detected on workers in Japan nuclear plant, UN assessment finds
UNESCO and Government of Mali agree on measures to protect cultural heritage
News by region:
Top UN human rights official urges Zimbabwe’s president to ensure peaceful elections
UN human rights probe panel reports continuing ‘gross’ violations in Syria
Somalia’s leaders clear obstacles to ending transitional period – UN official
Ban welcomes announcement of talks resuming between Sudan and South Sudan
UN peacekeeping chief in Syria to assess progress of military observers
Ban welcomes announcement of talks resuming between Sudan and South Sudan
Advance team of UN observers arrives in Syria to report on cessation of violence
UN independent rights expert urges Gabon to combat trafficking of children
Access to low-cost energy vital in fight against poverty – General Assembly President
UN observers hold mediation meeting with opposition members in Syrian city of Douma
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