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Myanmar's human rights record matter of 'grave concern,' says Ban
4 July Myanmar's future must be rooted in respect for human rights, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, voicing his deep disappointment that the South-East Asian nation's Government refused his request to meet with Nobel laureate and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.FULL STORY>>

UN helping Timorese uprooted families return home peacefully
3 July The United Nations is assisting families displaced by violence which shook Timor-Leste in 2006 return to their homes and preventing potential conflicts in their communities.FULL STORY>>

Cypriot leaders discuss territory issue during latest round of UN-backed talks
2 July Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders discussed the issue of the territory that each of the two constituent States would occupy in a future federation during their latest round of United Nations-backed talks today.FULL STORY>>

Human rights experts join chorus of UN condemnation over coup in Honduras
2 July Four independent United Nations human rights experts today voiced serious concern over the situation in Honduras following last weekend’s coup d’état, calling for the immediate restoring of democracy in the Central American country and the lifting of curbs on fundamental freedoms.FULL STORY>>

Niger’s continuing crisis imperils democracy, Secretary-General warns
2 July Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced deep concern about Niger’s continuing political and constitutional crisis, warning that it threatens to destabilize the country and undermine recent progress towards democratic governance and the rule of law.FULL STORY>>

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Ban discusses Myanmar during talks with Singapore’s leaders - 2 July

Ban welcomes deal aimed at ending tensions between Ghana and the Gambia - 2 July

Progress in West Africa remains fragile, despite positive trends – UN report - 2 July

Japanese official chosen to head UN atomic watchdog - 2 July

Dozens of UN Volunteers head to Timor-Leste to support local polls - 2 July

Georgia: UN envoy reports progress during latest round of international talks - 1 July

DR Congo: UN mission speaks out against latest prison break - 1 July

Two Chadian tribal groups agree to co-exist peacefully following UN initiative - 1 July

Western Sahara: UN envoy wraps up regional visit - 1 July

Latest Iraqi bombing another attempt to incite violence, UN mission says - 1 July

Independent probe into Bhutto murder begins work today – UN - 1 July

Greater efforts needed to rid Iraq of landmines, says UN report - 1 July

Departing top UN envoy congratulates Iraq on gains in consolidating democracy - 30 June

Myanmar should release all political prisoners, Ban says ahead of visit - 30 June

Implementation of peace process in eastern DR Congo a ‘mixed bag’ – UN envoy - 30 June