UN Direct
SG on Syria; World Bank; Post-2015; Humanitarian funds; food price index; International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples; Libya
SG on Syria: Warning of the prospect of a long-term civil war in Syria, the SG reiterated his call today for the international community to work together to resolve the ongoing crisis in the Middle Eastern country. In a message delivered on his behalf to the international consultative meeting on Syria, held in Tehran, Iran, today, Mr. Ban noted the “grim possibility of long-term civil war” in the country.
Mali; SG on Hostage-Taking; Afghanistan; Syria
Mali: The SG urged the Security Council today to take more action, including travel and financial sanctions, on the “deeply troubling …
SG on DRC; Syria Short on Medications; UNICEF; Somalia Action Plan
SG on DRC: Today SG Ban Ki-moon renewed his call for the Great Lakes regional grouping to help resolve the security …
GA Resolution on Syria; USG for Safety & Security; OCHA Chief to DRC/Rwanda; Sudanese Oil Deal; DESA; This week at the UN
GA Passes Resolution on Syria: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the increasing use of heavy weapons by authorities and urging all sides to immediately cease armed violence on Friday, August 3.
Kofi Annan Resigns; World Humanitarian Day; Salary Freeze; South Sudan; Mali
Kofi Annan Resigns: The SG announced the resignation of the United Nations-League of Arab States Joint Special Envoy for the Syrian crisis, Kofi Annan today. Mr. Annan informed both the SG and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Nabil El Araby, of his intention not to renew his mandate when it expires on 31 August 2012.
WFP in Syria; New Constitution in Somalia; New UN Personnel; Upcoming Briefings
WFP in Syria: After reports indicating an increase in violence in Aleppo in the last 72 hours, the UN observer mission there renewed its call to the Syrian government to quell violence in the city.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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