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Security Council Adopts Resolution 1931 (2010), Extending Terms of 23 Judges at Yugoslavia Court, Noting 2010 Target for Completing Work Cannot Be Met

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Security Council Adopts Resolution 1931 (2010), Extending Terms of 23 Judges at Yugoslavia Court, Noting 2010 Target for Completing Work Cannot Be Met

The Security Council today extended the terms of office of 23 judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, taking note of the Tribunal’s own assessment that it was not in a position to complete all work in 2010, and of its President’s concern about the loss of experienced staff.

Updated Trial, Appeals Schedule at Rwanda Criminal Tribunal Leads Security Council to Extend Terms of 16 Judges, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1932 (2010)

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Updated Trial, Appeals Schedule at Rwanda Criminal Tribunal Leads Security Council to Extend Terms of 16 Judges, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1932 (2010)

Taking note of the updated trial and appeals schedule submitted by the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and that body’s own assessment that it would not be in a position to complete its work in 2010, the Security Council today extended the terms of office of 16 judges at that court.

Coherence, Aid Effectiveness among Key Topics as Economic and Social Council Launches Second Development Cooperation Forum

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Coherence, Aid Effectiveness among Key Topics as Economic and Social Council Launches Second Development Cooperation Forum

Amid what many speakers called a complex economic and financial climate, the Economic and Social Council today launched its second Development Cooperation Forum, built around multi-stakeholder dialogues covering various types of global development cooperation, aid allocation and effectiveness, and policy coherence.

Security Council Calls for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, Pledging ‘Forceful’ Fight against Impunity, in Statement Capping Day-long Debate on Rule of Law

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Security Council Calls for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, Pledging ‘Forceful’ Fight against Impunity, in Statement Capping Day-long Debate on Rule of Law

The Security Council this afternoon called upon States to settle disputes peacefully through the various regional and international courts and tribunals set up for that purpose and pledged to continue forcefully to fight impunity and uphold accountability for the most serious crimes.

Key Political Aims on Track in Afghanistan, Despite Recent Spike in Attacks, Top UN Envoy Tells Security Council, Issuing Call for Resilience in Coming Months

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Key Political Aims on Track in Afghanistan, Despite Recent Spike in Attacks, Top UN Envoy Tells Security Council, Issuing Call for Resilience in Coming Months

Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan today, the top United Nations envoy in that country stressed the importance of maintaining resilience in the year ahead, with events in the first half of 2010 — the consultative Peace Jirga, a follow-up conference in Kabul and progress on elections — providing reassurance that, despite the increased attacks by insurgents on civilians, major political aims were broadly on track.

Security Council Extends UN Disengagement Observer Force Monitoring ‘Blue Line’ between Israel, Syria (UNDOF) until 31 December, by Resolution 1934 (2010)

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Security Council Extends UN Disengagement Observer Force Monitoring ‘Blue Line’ between Israel, Syria (UNDOF) until 31 December, by Resolution 1934 (2010)

The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which has supervised the ceasefire between Israel and Syria since 1974, forthe next sixth months, until 31 December.

Security Council Renews Mandate of Côte d’Ivoire Mission until End of 2010, Aiming to Get Electoral Process on Track, Shore Up Implementation of Political Accord

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Security Council Renews Mandate of Côte d’Ivoire Mission until End of 2010, Aiming to Get Electoral Process on Track, Shore Up Implementation of Political Accord

Reiterating its determination to fully support the credible electoral process in Côte d’Ivoire, and in an effort to shore up implementation of the Ouagadougou Political Agreement, the Security Council today extended the mandate in that West African country of the United Nations peacekeeping operation, known as UNOCI, and the French forces supporting it, at its current strength of military and police components, for a further six months, until 31 December.

Secretary-General Appoints Francisco Dall’Anese Ruiz to Head International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala

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Secretary-General Appoints Francisco Dall’Anese Ruiz to Head International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Francisco Dall’Anese Ruiz of Costa Rica to head the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). Mr. Dall’Anese will replace outgoing Commissioner Carlos Castresana, who announced his resignation on 7 June.
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