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Secretary-General Kofi Annan today discussed the escalating violence in the Middle East with his Special Envoy for the peace process, Terje Roed-Larsen, who just concluded a series of contacts on the situation in the region with key officials.

African countries today urged the ongoing United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons to pay special attention to curbing the spread of these armaments on the continent.

Despite a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that has held for the last six months, the situation in that country remains "fragile," a United Nations envoy said today.

A joint disarmament committee in Sierra Leone comprising United Nations, government and rebel representatives has agreed to a series of measures to address ongoing ceasefire violations in the diamond-rich Kono District, including the immediate resumption of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process.

Africa must take charge of its own peace and development, taking care to address post-conflict situations, foster the scientific and technological aspects and understand the political and social basis for peace, according to a high-level panel convened at the current session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Recognizing the importance of the Central African Republic to regional stability, the Security Council today expressed its deep concern at the precarious situation in the country and urged the Government to take steps to end persisting acts of violence there.

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today encouraged the leaders of India and Pakistan to look at their recent talks as the first step in a process towards resolving their differences in the interest of both nations and the entire South Asian region.

High-level government representatives today expressed their support for African efforts to spur lasting economic development as the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) entered the second day of its high-level segment debate on ensuring sustainable development for African countries.

Members of the Security Council today voiced their support for a recent proposal to advance the peace process in Burundi, while urging all parties in the country to suspend their hostilities.

A United Nations panel on international trade law has wrapped up its annual session after achieving progress on key emerging issues related to electronic commerce, the UN announced today.