Ban condemns deadly terrorist attack in Turkey
New York, Jul 21 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Turkish town of Suruc, which has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 28 people and injured more than a hundred.
Myanmar: UN official urges more support to displaced people in Rakhine
New York, Jul 21 (IBNS): Wrapping up a five-day mission to Myanmar, Volker Türk, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection in the United Nations refugee agency called for more concerted support to resolve the plight of displaced people and those with undetermined citizenship in the country.
UN condemns surge in armed attacks on main supply route in Central Africa
New York, Jul 21 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Monday condemned a recent series of armed attacks perpetrated by rebel elements.
Suicide bombing kills 28 in Turkey
Suruc, July 20 (IBNS) At least 28 people were killed in a suicide attack in the Turkish town of Suruc on Monday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: UN welcomes establishment of electoral system reform commission
New York, Jul 20 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday welcomed the establishment by the National Unity Government of an Electoral System Reform Commission in the country.
Palace 'disappointed' over British tabloid publishing image of Queen giving Nazi salute
London, July 19 (IBNS): The Buckingham Palace has expressed "disappointment" over the footage and images released by the British tabloid-The Sun-from 1933 showing young Queen Elizabeth II performing a Nazi salute.
Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released
Beijing, Jul 18 (IBNS) An Indian national, detained in China for suspected terror links, has been released, reports said on Saturday.
South Sudan: UN official cites will of the people to achieve peace despite 'bleak' situation
New York, July 18 (IBNS) The outlook for South Sudan is not completely bleak, a senior United Nations has said in Juba, noting that travelling throughout the country, he has repeatedly heard the phrase: “we want peace now.â€
One year after tragedy, Ban pays tribute to victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
New York, July 18 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid on Friday tribute to the victims who lost their lives a year ago aboard the "tragic†Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which crashed in eastern Ukraine.
UNESCO calls for investigation into death of Indian journalist
New York, July 18 (IBNS) The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, on Friday called on the Indian authorities to investigate thoroughly the death of reporter Akshay Singh in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on 4 July.
UN chief condemns terrorist attacks that killed 60 people in northeast Nigeria
New York, July 18 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the terrorist attacks that killed over 60 people in the towns of Gombe and Damaturu, in northeast Nigeria over the last two days.
Ban condemns deadly car bomb attack in Saudi Arabia
New York, July 18 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the car bomb attack perpetrated at a police checkpoint yesterday in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
Security Council urges all Libyan parties to unite in support of new political agreement
New York, July 17 (IBNS) The United Nations Security Council has welcomed the initialling of the Libyan political agreement in Skhirat, Morocco on 11 July as the latest step towards resolving the country's political crisis.
New York , July 17 (IBNS) A United Nations peacekeeping mission in Somalia would be a "high-risk undertaking," considering the threats posed by Al-Shabaab militants and despite advances made by the African Union Mission in the country (AMISOM), a senior UN official told the Security Council today.
Deadly tribal clashes in South Darfur draw concern of UN-African Union mission
New York, July 17 (IBNS) The African Union–United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) on Thursdayexpressed deep concern over reports of escalating tensions and confrontations between the Reizegat and the Habaniya tribes in Al Sunta – 150 kilometres south-east of Nyala – South Darfur.