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Following report on activities in Sri Lanka war, Ban determined to strengthen UN responses to crises

14 November 2012
... to strengthening the United Nations and its core mission of protecting people from harm. He noted that events today in Syria – where at least 20,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed since an uprising against President Bashar ...
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At UN General Debate, Armenia pledges to contribute to UN reform

1 October 2012
... regional security and stability.” Mr. Nalbandian also voiced concern at the worsening humanitarian situation in Syria, which he said directly affected the large Armenian community. “The denial of genocide and impunity pave the way ...
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General Assembly should have final say on Security Council resolutions, DPRK minister tells UN

1 October 2012
... “the unjustifiable interference, pressure and use of force” violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, where more than 18,000 people have been killed and 260,000 others driven from their homes since an uprising against ...
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Nuclear weapons are no ‘guarantee of security,’ Kazakh Foreign Minister tells UN debate

29 September 2012
... and other human standards,” he said. Other topics covered in his remarks to the Assembly included the crisis in Syria, energy security, intercultural dialogue and human rights, to which Kazakhstan “attaches special importance.” ...
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Afghanistan opium crop harming neighbours and should be eradicated, Kyrgyz Speaker tells UN

28 September 2012
... the recent protests over the video. Other topics addressed by Mr. Jeenbekov included UN reform, the situation in Syria and his own country’s efforts to implement democratic governance and eradicate corruption. The Kyrgyz Speaker is ...
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At debate, Republic of Korea’s Foreign Minister urges UN to take greater responsibility in crises

28 September 2012
... affairs, Mr. Kim voiced alarm at the great number of civilian deaths and “gross violations of human rights” in Syria, where over 18,000 people have been killed since an anti-government uprising erupted 18 months ago. He pledged that ...
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At General Debate, Mongolia’s President calls for more women in leadership positions

27 September 2012
... and govern and govern well.” Other topics covered in his statement to the General Debate included the crisis in Syria, the need to protect the environment and expanding human rights. President Elbegdorj is one of scores of world ...
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Climate change Micronesia’s biggest and continuing challenge, President tells UN debate

27 September 2012
... topics touched upon in the Micronesian leader’s speech included reform of the Security Council and the crisis in Syria. The President is one of scores of world leaders and other high-level officials presenting their views and comments ...
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More than elections needed to consolidate democracy, Maldives President tells UN

27 September 2012
... Egypt for pursuing democratization processes; but expressed concern about the violence and human rights violations in Syria. President Waheed is one of scores of world leaders and other high-level officials presenting their views and ...
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China’s Foreign Minister stresses principle of non-interference at UN debate

27 September 2012
... and extremism in all forms,” he said. Turning to international crisis points he called on all relevant parties in Syria, where over 18,000 people have been killed since an anti-government uprising erupted 18 months ago, to launch an ... transition as soon as possible. “China is open towards any political plan that is acceptable to all parties in Syria,” he said. On Iran’s nuclear programme, which Tehran says is for the peaceful purpose of producing energy but ...
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