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Secretary-General Announces Members of Central African Republic Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Events since 1 January 2013

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Secretary-General Announces Members of Central African Republic Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Events since 1 January 2013

The Security Council, in its resolution 2127 (2013) of 5 December 2013, requested the Secretary-General to rapidly establish an international commission of inquiry for an initial period of one year, including experts in both international humanitarian law and human rights law, in order immediately to investigate reports of violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law and abuses of human rights in the Central African Republic by all parties since 1 January 2013.

Central African Republic’s ‘Spiral of Vengeance’ Could Undermine Trust among Communities Far into Future, Security Council Warned

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Central African Republic’s ‘Spiral of Vengeance’ Could Undermine Trust among Communities Far into Future, Security Council Warned

The Central African Republic was trapped in a “spiral of vengeance” that had destroyed the social fabric and undermined trust among communities for generations to come, senior United Nations officials told the Security Council today, calling for a stronger international response to alleviate the human suffering in that country.

Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Recommends Special Consultative Status for 76 Entities, including Several from Global South; Defers Action on 21

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Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Recommends Special Consultative Status for 76 Entities, including Several from Global South; Defers Action on 21

Continuing its regular session for 2014, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today recommended 76 organizations for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, and deferred action on the status of 21 others.

Secretary-General, Awarding Girls ‘Gold Rating’ at World Economic Forum, Says Investing in Them Guarantees Results that Multiply across Society

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Secretary-General, Awarding Girls ‘Gold Rating’ at World Economic Forum, Says Investing in Them Guarantees Results that Multiply across Society

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Millennium Development Goals Advocate luncheon, “Scaling up Success: Investing in Girl Empowerment for MDG Acceleration”, in Davos today:

Security Council Welcomes Successful Elections in Mali, while Expressing Concern over ‘Fragile’ Situation Affecting Northern Region

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Security Council Welcomes Successful Elections in Mali, while Expressing Concern over ‘Fragile’ Situation Affecting Northern Region

The Security Council today welcomed the successful holding of peaceful and transparent legislative elections in Mali on 24 November and 15 December 2013, underlining that, in addition to the previously conducted presidential polls, they marked a further step towards restoring democratic governance and the full return of constitutional order in the West African country.

South Sudan Conflict Could Unravel Darfur Peace Attempts, Efforts to Normalize Ties with Sudan, Peacekeeping Chief Tells Security Council

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South Sudan Conflict Could Unravel Darfur Peace Attempts, Efforts to Normalize Ties with Sudan, Peacekeeping Chief Tells Security Council

The ongoing conflict in South Sudan could potentially undo efforts to resolve the crises in Darfur and, more broadly, efforts to normalize Sudan-South Sudan relations, the head of United Nations peacekeeping told the Security Council today.
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