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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
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