Ban urges end to Syria fighting as number of people affected reaches two million
30 July 2012 – With as many as two million people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today renewed his call on all parties to put an end to armed violence and prevent further bloodshed.
In wake of field visit in Syria, head of UN observers voices concern over Aleppo
30 July 2012 – In the wake of his first field visit, during which he witnessed heavy shelling, the acting head of UN observers in Syria today met with Government officials and called for an end to the fighting that has wracked the Middle Eastern country, in addition to voicing concern about ongoing combat taking place in the city of Aleppo.
Syria: UN humanitarian chief urges avoidance of civilian casualties in Aleppo fighting
29 July 2012 – Amidst reports of heavy fighting in the city of Aleppo and elsewhere in Syria, the United Nations top humanitarian official today urged all parties in the Middle Eastern country to avoid civilian casualties and allow humanitarian access to people caught up in the violence.
UNESCO urges all parties in Syria to protect cultural heritage
26 July 2012 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with safeguarding the world’s cultural heritage today reiterated her appeal for all parties in the Syrian conflict to protect the Middle Eastern country’s cultural heritage.
Use of chemical weapons in Syria would be ‘reprehensible’ – UN chief
23 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern about the possible use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict and stressed the need for the international community to keep a close eye on the situation.
Security Council extends mandate of UN observers in Syria for 30 days
20 July 2012 – The Security Council today renewed the mandate of United Nations observers tasked with monitoring the cessation of violence in Syria and the full implementation of the international peace plan put forward to end the ongoing crisis.
Security Council fails to adopt resolution on Syria
19 July 2012 – Despite the appeals for united and concerted action to help end the escalating violence in Syria, the Security Council today failed to adopt a resolution that would have threatened sanctions on Damascus, owing to the negative votes of permanent members Russia and China.
Syria: ahead of Security Council meeting, Ban urges 'collective and effective' action
19 July 2012 – Ahead of Security Council deliberations on Syria today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is hopeful the 15-member body will take action to resolve the crisis in the Middle Eastern country, according to his spokesperson.
Syria: Ban alarmed by intensifying violence, condemns attack on government building
18 July 2012 – Expressing alarm over the intensifying violence in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemns today’s bomb attack at the National Security Headquarters in Damascus, according to his spokesperson.
Syria: after ‘very good’ meetings in Beijing, Ban voices hope for Security Council unity
18 July 2012 – Speaking in Beijing today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he held “very good meetings” on the situation in Syria with China’s President Hu Jintao and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, and expressed the hope that the Security Council can reach agreement on a course of action for the situation in the Middle Eastern country.
