UN chief congratulates Afghan President on inauguration
19 November 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to support Afghanistan’s progress towards peace, stability and development, as he congratulated Hamid Karzai on his inauguration as President for a second term.
Mine blasts take terrible toll despite UN progress in eliminating explosives
17 November 2009 – With over 5,000 casualties last year from landmines that continue to indiscriminately kill and maim decades after they are laid, two senior United Nations officials today warned that, despite significant progress in ridding the world of these explosive devices, much more needs to be done.
UN counter-terrorism measures must adapt to evolving threat, Security Council told
13 November 2009 – The threat posed by terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida and the Taliban is evolving and United Nations efforts to combat the scourge must keep up to date through effective counter-measures such as sanctions and reinforced regional cooperation to prevent the smuggling of materials for weapons of mass destruction, the Security Council was told today.
More urgent H1N1 treatment needed for at-risk groups with flu symptoms, UN warns
12 November 2009 – Immediate H1N1 antiviral treatment for people in at-risk groups with flu symptoms is vital for saving lives, according to updated United Nations guidelines released today, calling for greater urgency than earlier recommendations.
Central Asian States seek ways to emerge from economic crisis at UN forum
12 November 2009 – Government officials from Central Asian and neighbouring countries, international organizations and financial institutions pledged at a United Nations-sponsored forum today to cooperate in developing the best strategies for an early regional recovery from the global economic crisis.
Lauding Japan’s decision to boost aid to Afghanistan, Ban hopes others will follow
11 November 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed Japan’s intention to increase its assistance for Afghanistan to a total of up to $5 billion over the next five years, and said he hopes other nations will follow suit.
Council must do more to protect civilians in armed conflict – UN rights chief
11 November 2009 – The United Nations human rights chief today called on the Security Council to put more muscle into protecting civilians in armed conflict, citing Israel’s war in Gaza and the situations in Darfur, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Afghanistan as examples of the need to end impunity.
Ban rejects reports of UN withdrawal from Afghanistan
06 November 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today rejected any notion that the United Nations is leaving Afghanistan, amid reports that the world body is pulling out of the country following the announcement that it will temporarily relocate some of its staff owing to security concerns.
UN to relocate some Afghanistan staff following deadly attack
05 November 2009 – The United Nations said today it will temporarily relocate some of its staff as part of increased security measures following the deadly attack in the Afghan capital last week that killed five UN staff members and injured several others.
United by a common goal, fallen UN staff aimed to help Afghans
04 November 2009 – Lawrence Mefful’s family and colleagues say it was typical of the United Nations security officer and devout Christian to put the well-being of others before his own safety.
