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High Representatives remarks on “A Culture of Cooperation” at the Seoul Defense Dialogue
[source: UNODA]
Senior UN official urges donor support for Cambodia war crimes tribunal
A senior United Nations official today appealed to the international community to provide funding to the UN-backed tribunal trying Khmer Rouge leaders accused of mass killings in Cambodia, which is experiencing financial difficulties preventing it from completing its work. “We all… [source: UN News Centre]
Myanmar’s ethnic armies present ceasefire draft
Eighteen of Myanmar's ethnic armed groups recently gathered in the rebel-controlled Kachin capital of Laiza to draft guidelines for government negotiations, and to strengthen their collective position on what would become the country’s first national ceasefire agreement. “All the groups have… [source: IRIN]
Myanmar: UN adviser lauds peace talks in Kachin
A United Nations envoy today commended the parties to the Kachin peace talks, calling their meeting this week “a significant move forward” in Myanmar’s national reconciliation process. Following an agreement in October between the Kachin Independence Organization and the Myanmar Government,… [source: UN News Centre]
General Assembly’s First Committee (International Peace and Security) ends session. Approves 48 resolutions and 5 decisions.
‘RECORD-BREAKING’ PARTICIPATION DEFINED FIRST COMMITTEE SESSION, SAYS CHAIR AT CLOSING, AS DELEGATIONS SEND 53 DRAFTS TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY As the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) session drew to a close today, Committee Chair Ibrahim Dabbashi of Libya said that the “record-breaking”… [source: UN News Centre ]
Daniel Prins, UNODA Conventional Arms Branch Chief, discusses the Arms Trade Treaty with Bill Miller on UNTV’s Global Connections
Daniel Prins, UNODA Conventional Arms Branch Chief, discusses the Arms Trade Treaty with Bill Miller on UNTV's Global Connections. [source: UNTV Global Connections]
Cambodia: On final day of UN-backed trial, former leaders deny war crimes charges
Two of the surviving former leaders of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime charged with mass killings during the 1970’s requested to be acquitted today, as closing arguments began at the United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal in the south-east Asian country. Nuon Chea,… [source: UN News Centre]
Nobel peace laureates’ statement: nuclear abolition is a humanitarian imperative
[source: World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates]
UN rights experts call for transparency in the use of armed drones, citing risks of illegal use
Expressing concern about the potential for illegal use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, two United Nations human rights experts today called on States to be transparent in their use, to investigate allegations of unlawful killings and to respect… [source: UN News Centre]
United Nations Day spotlights Organization’s invaluable contributions for better world – Ban
Marking the 68th birthday of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the annual celebration offers a chance to recognize the invaluable contributions of the Organization to peace and common progress. “It is a time to reflect on what more we can do… [source: UN News Centre]