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UN News Centre - Peace and Security
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A world of news from the world organization.
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Syria: Ban voices deep regret after Security Council fails to agree on resolution
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced deep regret after Security Council members were today unable to agree on a resolution backing an Arab League plan to resolve the crisis in Syria, where thousands of people have been killed over the past year since authorities crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising.
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Civilian casualty numbers in Afghanistan rise again, UN reports
The number of civilian casualties resulting from the conflict in Afghanistan has risen for a fifth consecutive year, the United Nations reported today, blaming a change in tactics by the Taliban and other anti-Government forces for the higher death toll.
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In Côte d'Ivoire, UN mission to decide on election certification next week
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) said today that he hopes to decide next week on the partial certification of parliamentary elections held in the West African country near the end of last year.
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UN political team to visit Maldives for talks on democratic transition
A United Nations political team heads to the Maldives next week for talks on how to help support the Indian Ocean archipelago in its transition to democracy.
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UN voices concern over fresh round of killings in South Sudan
The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern over a cattle raid in a northern state of South Sudan earlier this week, which has led to 78 deaths and numerous injuries among civilians, most of whom were women and children.
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UN invites all Congolese to avoid violence, resolve poll disputes peacefully
With the provisional results of national legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) having now been announced, the United Nations today encouraged all actors to use legal channels for resolving any disputes and refrain from the use of force or violence.
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Ban voices sadness after deadly clashes at Egyptian soccer stadium
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed sadness at last night's violent clashes at a soccer match in Egypt which led to the deaths of at least 74 people and injuries to hundreds of others.
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Ban thanks outgoing head of UN peacebuilding office in Sierra Leone for his work
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his appreciation of the work of the outgoing United Nations envoy to Sierra Leone, Michael von der Schulenburg, including his initiatives to boost donor cooperation and efficient aid use in the West African country.
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Visiting Gaza, Ban reiterates commitment to plight of Palestinians
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon travelled today to the Gaza Strip, where he underlined his commitment to continue working for peace and stability in the Middle East, and voiced his concern about the need to increase humanitarian assistance for Palestinians.
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UN atomic agency to hold further discussions with Iran over nuclear programme
Experts from the United Nations atomic energy watchdog have wrapped up their visit to Iran, saying they will continue to hold discussions later this month over concerns about the country's nuclear programme.
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