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.
Little progress in overcoming deadlock in Nepal’s peace process, says UN envoy
06 November 2009 – The top United Nations envoy to Nepal today lamented the fact that there has been limited progress in overcoming the political impasse that emerged in the country earlier this year, and little movement on the remaining tasks of the peace process.
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.
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.
As Maoists stage protests in Nepal, UN urges respect for human rights
03 November 2009 – The United Nations today called on Nepal's Government and other parties in the Asian country to ensure that the human rights of all people are protected and respected as protests organized by the former Maoist rebels are held throughout the State.
Five nations sign up to UN initiative to tackle deforestation
02 November 2009 – Five countries today joined the United Nations initiative aimed at combating climate change by creating incentives for poorer countries to reverse the trend of deforestation and invest in more sustainable forms of development.
Ban concerned that key elements of Nepal's peace process not yet implemented
31 October 2009 – That key commitments in the peace process in Nepal have not been implemented is cause for serious concern, with persistent mistrust among the parties undercutting their capacities for flexible negotiation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has written in a new report.
Diplomats from Security Council members tour barracks in Nepal
23 October 2009 – A team of Nepal-based diplomats from six Security Council members today visited army barracks and cantonment sites in the Asian country as part of their first collective tour since the establishment of a United Nations political mission there in 2007.
Landmark pact indicates global support for indigenous peoples, says UN expert
19 October 2009 – The international community showed its support for the world’s nearly 400 million indigenous people by adopting the landmark 2007 declaration outlining their rights, a United Nations independent human rights said today.
