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Following Protracted ‘Downward Trajectory’ of Bosnia and Herzegovina, New Leaders Have Chance to Make Headway, High Representative Tells Security Council

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Following Protracted ‘Downward Trajectory’ of Bosnia and Herzegovina, New Leaders Have Chance to Make Headway, High Representative Tells Security Council

After four years of Government performance that had fallen “way short of the mark”, newly elected leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina had a fresh opportunity to make real economic gains and set the Balkan nation back on track towards European integration, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council today.

Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2183 (2014), Renews European Union-led Multinational Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 12 Months

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Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2183 (2014), Renews European Union-led Multinational Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 12 Months

The Security Council this afternoon renewed the authorization of the European Union-led multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, known as EUFOR ALTHEA, for a further 12 months.

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Urges Security Council’s Proactive Support of Libya to Avert Pitfalls, Further Unravelling of Precarious Situation

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International Criminal Court Prosecutor Urges Security Council’s Proactive Support of Libya to Avert Pitfalls, Further Unravelling of Precarious Situation

Given the upsurge of violence in Libya and corresponding lack of progress on accountability for serious crimes, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court this morning urged the Security Council to take a more proactive stance in assisting the country to address those issues.

Tabling 14 Draft Texts on Human Rights, Third Committee Delegates Propose Sweeping Measures, from Monitoring Mercenaries to Combating Intolerance

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Tabling 14 Draft Texts on Human Rights, Third Committee Delegates Propose Sweeping Measures, from Monitoring Mercenaries to Combating Intolerance

The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) met this morning to introduce a package of draft resolutions on a broad range of measures aimed at tackling pressing issues, including monitoring mercenaries, combating intolerance and human rights reporting on Syria.

General Assembly Adopts Six Consensus Texts on Cooperation between United Nations, Regional Bodies

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General Assembly Adopts Six Consensus Texts on Cooperation between United Nations, Regional Bodies

The General Assembly today voted to retain mention of Syria in a resolution on cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as it took action on seven resolutions on cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations.

Secretary-General, in Video Message, Commends Asia-Pacific Region Countries on ‘Make the Right Real’ Initiative for Persons with Disabilities

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Secretary-General, in Video Message, Commends Asia-Pacific Region Countries on ‘Make the Right Real’ Initiative for Persons with Disabilities

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s video message to the high-level event on “Equal Access, Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities”, in Beijing on 10 November:

In Message for Sustainable Development Education Conference, Secretary-General Says ‘No Plan B’ for Protecting Planet as ‘There is No Planet B’

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In Message for Sustainable Development Education Conference, Secretary-General Says ‘No Plan B’ for Protecting Planet as ‘There is No Planet B’

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s video message for the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, held in Nagoya, Japan, 10-12 November:

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