The question of Western Sahara generated sharp debate today as the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) continued its annual hearing of petitioners, with many speakers decrying conditions in refugee camps and the potentially dire consequences for youth and children in particular.
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s opening remarks for the debate of the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly on agenda item 84: “Rule of law at the national and international levels”, in New York today:
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has reported that tensions persisted in Bangui following intercommunal clashes yesterday that killed at least six people and wounded 14. Peacekeeper patrols have intensified in sensitive areas of the city.
Even amidst a shifting global paradigm, established rules and norms that the world had patiently built over decades continued to play a vital role in disarmament efforts, the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) heard today as it continued its general debate.
The following statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was issued today:
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference, in the Vatican today:
The Organization’s financial indicators for 2016 remained “generally sound and positive” except for the empty cash position of the regular budget and an accompanying reserve fund that was nearly exhausted, a United Nations senior management official told the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today.
Acting by consensus this morning, the General Assembly adopted a political declaration aimed at combating the global threats posed by antimicrobial resistance, which could include significant development backslides and millions of deaths each year if unaddressed.
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, in Brussels today:
