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Recent Violence Called ‘Stark Reminder' of Threats to Security in Kosovo as Secretary-General’s Special Representative Briefs Security Council

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Recent violence accompanying a customs dispute between Kosovo and Serbia was a stark reminder of the threats to the former’s security, the Secretary-General’s Acting Special Representative there told the Security Council today, emphasizing that both sides must refrain from actions leading to an escalation of tensions and demonstrate confidence in their European Union-mediated dialogue.

Secretary-General Spells Out Tasks for United Nations in Libya as Fighting Winds Down amid Efforts to Meet Humanitarian Needs

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As fighting wound down in Libya and urgent humanitarian needs were met, the most important job for the United Nations was ensuring that multilateral, regional and international efforts complemented each other and were responsive to Libyan wishes, Secretary-Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council today.

Maintain Current Anti-Testing Momentum, Urges Deputy Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly Event Marking Day against Nuclear Tests

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s remarks at the General Assembly event marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests, held in New York on 2 September: