Annan warns Syria at risk of civil war
UN-Arab League joint special envoy Kofi Annan has told the Security Council that his peace plan for Syria could be the "last chance to avoid civil war" in the country.
UN-Arab League joint special envoy Kofi Annan has told the Security Council that his peace plan for Syria could be the "last chance to avoid civil war" in the country.
The ongoing political crisis caused by the April 12 military coup in Guinea-Bissau is creating economic difficulties for the people.
Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees continue to cross into neighbouring countries to escape violence in their country.
The UN special envoy for Guinea-Bissau has suggested the Security Council consider targeted measures against coup leaders.
African nations need to stimulate sectors within their countries that can diversify their economies, so that they are not dependent on commodities.
The Eleventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues opened in New York Monday.
This year’s special theme is “The Doctrine of Discovery: Its Enduring Impact on Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Redress for Past Conquests.
More than 2,000 indigenous peoples from around the world have gathered in New York.
They are participating in a two-week session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues which opened on Monday.
Five years ago, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning attacks on journalists in conflict situations.
The UN Security Council has called on Sudan and South Sudan to end hostilities.
In a unanimous resolution on Wednesday, Council members called on the two countries to resume negotiations and within three months resolve the issues causing the conflict.
Rehearsals took place at the General Assembly Hall on Sunday for the first International Jazz Day to be celebrated on 30 April 2012.
The hall was abuzz with jazz. Stevie Wonder, Sheila E, Jimmy Heath, Angelique Kidjo, were among the musicians doing sound checks and what not.