Security Council Press Statement on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Failed Ballistic Missile Launches
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President François Delattre (France):
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Economic and Social Council Adopts 3 Draft Decisions, Approves List of NGOs Requesting Hearings during High-Level Segment
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The Economic and Social Council adopted three draft decisions and approved a list of non-governmental organizations requesting hearings at its 2016 high-level segment, as its June coordination and management session opened today.
Secretary-General Urges Concrete Action to Advance Decolonization Agenda as Pacific Regional Seminar Convenes
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MANAGUA, 31 May — Opening the Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonization today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the focus on commitments and actions within the framework of the third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2011-2020).
As Session Suspends, Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Recommends 23 Groups for Consultative Status, Postpones Action on 44
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Suspending its 2016 resumed session pending one final day of work, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today recommended 23 organizations for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, while deferring action on 44 organizations.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Outraged by yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Gao, Mali, against the United Nations, where preliminary reports state one peacekeeper from China was killed and a dozen personnel injured, the Secretary-General reiterated that such acts of terrorism against those working to restore stability and peace to Mali was inexcusable.
Outraged by Terrorist Attacks against Mission, Secretary-General Calls for Mali Government to ‘Expeditiously’ Investigate, Hold Perpetrators Accountable
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President François Delattre (France):
Marking Death of Mohamed Abdelaziz, Secretary-General Commemorates Late Frente Polisario Secretary-General’s Work in Western Sahara
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
As Refugees Lose Lives in Mediterranean ‘Once More’, Secretary-General Urges Greater Efforts to Stop Migrant Smuggling, Create Global Response
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Recommends 12 Groups for Consultative Status, Postpones Action on 33
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As the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued their session, recommending 10 organizations today for special consultative status and 2 for general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council while postponing action on 33 groups, representatives tackled the politicization of procedure in the selection process.