Adopting two resolutions today, the Security Council refined the recently separated sanctions regimes on Al-Qaida and the Taliban, strongly urging Member States to consult with the Government of Afghanistan on requests for the listing and delisting of those targeted for the latter measures in order to ensure coordination with Afghan reconciliation efforts. By the […]
Members Pass Three Other Texts, Draft Programme of Work as Session Concludes Concluding its session today, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) approved four draft resolutions, including one by which the General Assembly would stress the primary responsibility of Governments for their countries? development and for coordinating all external assistance, including that provided by […]
The following statement was issued on 14 December by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the continuing political deadlock in Nepal. He urges the country’s political parties to set aside differences in the interest of the nation and form a broad-based Government without further delay. He also […]
The following statement was issued on 16 December by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is alarmed by the continued dramatic escalation of violence in Syria over the past several days and the grave danger facing civilians in areas under fire. There have been extremely worrisome reports earlier this week of […]
The Independent Audit Advisory Committee of the United Nations held its twentieth session from 11 to 14 December 2012. The session, which was held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, was presided over by the Chairman, John F.S. Muwanga. All the other members of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee ? namely Adrian P. […]
The newly formed Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) had already adopted rules of procedure and targeted substantial issues for review, including the rights of minorities, marginalized communities and women and children, officials from the body told reporters at Headquarters today. The new Commission, the first ever independent […]
The value of early and sustained action by the Security Council was dramatically affirmed during Germany?s tenure, which was dominated by momentous change in the Arab world, the country?s Permanent Representative to the United Nations said at a press conference today. ?We shouldn?t wait until the death toll becomes unbearable before engagement,? Peter Wittig emphasized […]
Secretariat officials today unveiled a $5.34 billion outline to the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) that will provide the basis early next year for the Secretary-General?s proposed programme budget for the 2014-2015 biennium. Assistant Secretary-General and Controller María Eugenia Casar, who introduced the outline, said it comprised $4.23 billion for regular budget established activities and $1.11 billion […]
Members Pass Two Other Draft Resolutions by Consensus, Deferring Action on One The General Assembly would stress the importance of responsible lending and borrowing, while emphasizing the shared responsibility of creditors and debtors for preventing unsustainable debt situations, according to one of three draft resolutions approved without a vote in the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) […]
Secretary-General Hails ?Constitution for the Oceans?, Based on Rule of Law; Speakers Say, While Not Perfect, Near-Universal Treaty Has ?Stood Test of Time? The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, acting as a ?constitution for the oceans?, guided every aspect of maritime affairs and set out a delicate balance of […]
