Every year on the International Day of Peace, people around the world commit to non-violence and to harmony among all peoples and nations. Peace is our mission; our day-to-day quest. This year's theme focuses on the timely…
BUJUMBURA, 21 September 2011 (IRIN) - The massacre of 41 people in a bar near Bujumbura on 18 September was one of the most deadly incidents in Burundi in recent years but it took place in a climate of constant low-level…
New York, 21 September 2011 – United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/282 calls on all Member States and organizations the world over to commemorate the International Peace Day in an appropriate manner, through various…
20 September 2011 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya in his capacity as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps wishes to forward herewith, the following Appended Message of condolence and solidarity from the members of the…
19 September 2011– Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the armed attack that took place yesterday near Burundi's capital that killed and injured scores of people, and called on all parties to exercise…
NEW YORK Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Having just observed the anniversary of 9/11, we can say one thing with certainty: the threat of terrorism has not gone away. In the past decade alone, horrific images from around…
The UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia has issued a new publication on “Early Warning on Potential Trans-boundary Water Problem Situations in Central Asia”. Central Asian states are actively…
15 September 2011 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau encourages Bissau-Guineans to engage in the peacebuilding process, contributing to the consolidation of stability…
SG: Thank you. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to see you as we are preparing for the 66 th session of the General Debate. Once again, this is a good opportunity for us to share our views and listen…
NAIROBI, 11 August 2011 (IRIN) - Drought, poor rains and continuing high fuel prices have combined to keep food prices in Eastern Africa high, with consumers forgoing basic staples and many traders being forced to shut down…
BUJUMBURA, 14 September 2011 - Burundian health officials are battling to control a cholera outbreak that has killed 12 people and infected 600 others since August. Although the epidemic is under control in some areas, health…