Tag Archives: Security Council

Autonomy, A Just and Comprehensive Solution to the Conflict in The Sahara

In the regional dispute related to the topic of the Sahara, Morocco maintains the course set by the Security Council with the primary goal of achieving a mutually acceptable political solution, and all this through negotiation. In this respect, Morocco … read more »

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Mali: military intervention is necessary, inevitable but (until now) impossible

By Gregory Mann Nobody seems to know what to do about Mali. In late September, the world’s biggest tradeshow in global governance – the UN General Assembly – wound down having made no real decisions on a course of action … read more »

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Kofi Annan: The peacemaker (Interview)

  Economist KOFI ANNAN joined the United Nations in 1962. He rose to become Secretary-General and served two terms, from 1997 to 2006. A number of important changes took place within the organisation under Mr Annan’s leadership. He played a … read more »

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Copy of S.African President Jacob Zuma address to the 67th Session of the General Assembly

Theme: “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means” Your Excellency, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, Secretary General of the United Nations, Your Excellencies and Your Majesties, Distinguished Delegates and guests, Thank you … read more »

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Splendour and Misery of Western Diplomacy. Situation in and around Syria

Alexander MEZYAEV The situation in and around Syria is still one of the most important issues being in focus of international events. This is the case when diplomacy equals military operations in importance. The failure of the UN Security Council … read more »

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United Nations Ignores Al-Qaeda Link to Syrian Rebels

A day after Kofi Annan, the Joint Special Envoy for the UN and the League of Arab States for the Syrian Crisis, announced his decision to resign in frustration over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to pass … read more »

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UN Council to consider next steps on Sudan, S.Sudan

The U.N. Security Council demanded on Tuesday that Sudan immediately stop airstrikes on South Sudan and will consider in the coming days what further steps to take to stop clashes between the east African neighbors spiraling into war, Reuters reports. … read more »

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UN SECURITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN

NEW YORK, March 28, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Mark Lyall Grant (United Kingdom): The members of the Security Council are deeply alarmed by the military clashes in … read more »

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Stalemate at the UN While Syria Slaughter Continues

Nearly 6000 Syrians have died during the 10-month revolt against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, including hundreds of children. In one of the worst single day outbursts of violence, which occurred on February 3rd, the death toll from … read more »

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UN Security Council press statement on killing of peacekeeper in Darfur

NEW YORK, January 24, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Baso Sangqu (South Africa): The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack on an … read more »

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Statement by Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security Meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations on Pe

NEW YORK, January 13, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Statement by Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security Meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations on Peace … read more »

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UN Security Council Somalia press statement for 13 December

NEW YORK, December 14, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On Tuesday 13 December, the members of the Security Council heard a briefing from Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the situation in Somalia. The members of the Security Council welcomed the … read more »

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UN – Libya must act on weapons threat

New York – The UN Security Council on Monday called on Libya’s interim authorities and neighbouring countries to stamp out the spread of weapons from Muammar Gaddafi’s huge stockpile. Amid mounting fears that militant groups in Africa and beyond could … read more »

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South Sudan gets 211 dialling code

Khartoum – South Sudan has acquired its own telephone dialing code, the telecommunications minister said on Wednesday, after proclaiming formal independence from the north on Saturday. “The ITU [International Telecommunication Union] made it in a very nice way that will … read more »

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