The vote at the UN General Assembly electing Ethiopia as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council turned out to be largely a formality because Ethiopia ran unopposed in its regional grouping. Africa heads of state and government had agreed on Ethiopia as a joint … [Read more...] about Ethiopia gets non-permanent UN Security Council seat
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UN ‘concerned’ about security in Afghanistan
In a recently released report titled "The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security," Ban Ki-Monn, Secretary-General of the United Nations, acknowledged that the war-torn country is far from peaceful and stable since the withdrawal of NATO … [Read more...] about UN ‘concerned’ about security in Afghanistan
New UN Security Council Resolution against North Korea
These sanctions against North Korea are just the newest in an ongoing struggle to get the Asian state to abandon its nuclear ambitions. It all started back in October 2006 when Pyongyang tested a nuclear device, causing the members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to … [Read more...] about New UN Security Council Resolution against North Korea
UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test
The UN said in a press statement after an emergency council meeting on Friday that all 193 member states must "fully, comprehensively and immediately" implement all UN sanctions against North Korea. The council "stressed the importance of working to reduce tension in the Korean … [Read more...] about UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test
UN Security Council demands access to Syria’s Yarmouk camp
United Nations officials have demanded access to Syria's Yarmouk camp with the intention of reaching refugees who were trapped after "Islamic State" (IS) militants captured large parts of the area in an offensive launched on April 1. On behalf of the members of the UN Security … [Read more...] about UN Security Council demands access to Syria’s Yarmouk camp