Conflict
New York, Jan 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the eve of scheduled intra-Syrian talks in Geneva to seek an end to five years of internecine fighting, the top United Nations official for the war-torn country took to the airwaves on Thursday to speak directly to the Syrian people, vowing that the world Organization will never abandon them. more
Geneva: UN envoy meets Syria stakeholders amid ongoing consultations

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria is continuing a series of critical meetings with Syrian and international stakeholders as part of the ongoing Geneva Consul ...

Geneva: Ban welcomes initial talks to defuse Ukraine crisis

New York, Apr 18 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said he was encouraged by the initial round of diplomatic negotiations on the crisis in Ukraine held in Genev ...