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Mali

UN takes steps to address Mali crisis

Addressing the crisis in Mali goes beyond addressing security threats. It will require tackling deep-rooted political, social and development challenges I pledge to do my utmost to ensure that Mali has a stable and prosperous future.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in message to High-level Conference on Support and Development of Mali, Brussels, 15 May '13


Middle East

UN and partners work for peace in the region

Syria

UN responds to crisis in Syria

Haiti

UN assists in rebuilding process


Sri Lanka

Towards national reconciliation and peace

DPR of Korea

UN reacts to tensions on the Korean Peninsula

Sudan & South Sudan

UN responds to the latest developments in the countries


Democratic Republic of Congo

UN helps to promote political and economic stability

Winds of change: North Africa & Middle East

Protests and calls for reform sweep across the region

Myanmar

UN takes quick action in response to latest developments


LRA – countering the threat and impact

UN's efforts to thwart the menace of the Lord's Resistance Army

Combating Terrorism

International community responds to threat

Horn of Africa crisis

UN helps region battle famine, drought and food insecurity


Afghanistan

UN helps to advance peace and development

Iraq

UN helps to promote national reconciliation, development

Ban Ki-moon: Speeches

A quick guide to the Secretary-General's major statements


Côte d'Ivoire

UN helps country rebuild and reconcile after post-electoral crisis


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