New Permanent Representative of Liberia Presents Credentials
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The new Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, Lewis Brown, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today.
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New Permanent Representative of Japan Presents Credentials
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The new Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, Koro Bessho, presented his credentials to UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on 22 June.
Secretary-General Announces Appointment of Co-Chairs, Membership of His Global Health Crises Task Force
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the membership of his Global Health Crises Task Force.
Formal Open Consultations with Member States on Comprehensive Review of Resolution 1540 (2004)
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Resolution 1540 (2004), adopted more than 12 years ago, remains a key instrument in global efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons to non-State actors, in particular to terrorists.
Capping Three-Day Humanitarian Segment, Economic and Social Council Adopts Text Urging Better Protection of People Trapped in Crisis, Aid Workers
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The Economic and Social Council concluded its humanitarian affairs segment today, adopting a resolution recognizing the significant increase in forced displacement worldwide and stressing the need to respond to the specific needs of refugees, internally displaced persons and the host communities struggling to care for them.
Security Council Renews Mandate of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2296 (2016)
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The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) until 30 June 2017, determining that the situation in Sudan constituted a threat to international peace and security.
Security Council Adopts Resolution 2295 (2016), Authorizing ‘More Proactive and Robust’ Mandate for United Nations Mission in Mali
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The Security Council today authorized the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to adopt a more “proactive and robust posture”, including when protecting civilians against asymmetric threats, while increasing its troop levels and extending its mandate for a year.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport. He stands firmly by Turkey and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
Create Enabling Environment for Cooperatives to Thrive, Grow, Secretary-General Urges Governments, in International Day Observance Message
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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Cooperatives, to be observed on 2 July:
Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2294 (2016), Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Disengagement Force until 31 December 2016
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The Security Council today decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 31 December, noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East was tense and was likely to remain so until a comprehensive settlement could be reached.