Ban names Ibrahim Gambari as new head of joint UN-AU force in Darfur
02 December 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon seeks to appoint veteran Nigerian diplomat Ibrahim Gambari, who has most recently served as his top envoy to Myanmar, as the new head of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur, it was announced today.
UN assisting Iraqi leaders trying to resolve election law deadlock
02 December 2009 – The United Nations mission in Iraq is trying to help the country’s leaders resolve differences over national elections that have delayed holding the poll by its constitutional deadline of January.
UN and Iraq agree on plan to boost governance, socio-economic development
19 November 2009 – The United Nations and Iraq have agreed on the basics of a new development partnership to strengthen Iraqi governance, social services and economic growth over the next five years.
New UN scheme aims to feed 172,000 most vulnerable Iraqi schoolchildren
16 November 2009 – The United Nations food agency today launched a school feeding programme in Iraq, providing some 172,000 children with a free daily snack to help boost attendance and learning in eight of the country’s poorest districts.
As Iraq prepares for polls, donors must step up to the plate to ensure stability – Ban
13 November 2009 – Iraq is entering a crucial period with national elections slated for January, and the international community must help it deliver basic services in “critically under-funded” sectors to ensure stability, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report on the strife-torn country.
Iraqi decision means election preparations can now proceed, Ban says
08 November 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today's approval by Iraqi lawmakers of amendments to electoral laws, saying the move – which follows weeks of deadlock – means national parliamentary polls can be held in January as scheduled.
UN initiative aims to create jobs, spur lasting peace in post-conflict nations
04 November 2009 – The United Nations today launched a new policy aimed at creating employment and income generation in post-conflict situations, where they are vital for future stability, socio-economic growth and sustainable peace.
UN envoy begins talks in Iraq on security and sovereignty issues
02 November 2009 – A senior United Nations political official held talks today in Baghdad with Iraq’s Prime Minister and defence and national security ministers as part of his discussions with the country’s leadership on Iraq’s security and sovereignty.
Head of UN atomic watchdog urges swift response by Iran to nuclear fuel deal
02 November 2009 – The outgoing head of the United Nations atomic watchdog today urged Tehran not to delay in responding to the draft agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research site, and called for transparency and cooperation to address outstanding issues related to Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iraq: UN agency condemns killing of teenage cameraman
02 November 2009 – The United Nations agency charged with defending the freedom of the press today deplored the killing of an Iraqi television cameraman who died when a bomb exploded outside his house in the northern city of Kirkuk.
