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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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Bodies aren't battlefields
Helena Humphrey
Where there's war, there's rape. We must end impunity for sexual assaults in conflict zones, Helena Humphrey writes.
Germany calls for Security Council Libya debate
The body is at odds over a joint call for a ceasefire in Tripoli, where two weeks of fighting has lead to 189 deaths.
UN urges immediate halt to Libya fighting
An escalation of fighting near the Libyan capitol is threatening to turn into "an all-out conflict," the UN warned.
US military pulls forces from Libya
Increased fighting has raised prospects of renewed civil war in the country.
UN: Attacks in Myanmar's Rakhine state could be 'war crimes'
The UN said it has "credible reports" of recent Rohingya civilian deaths and abductions in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Germany calls emergency UN meeting on Libya
The German government has called a UN summit after Field Marshal Haftar advanced on Libya's capital, Tripoli.
German UN envoy gets a grip on Security Council
Germany's UN ambassador has wasted little time making some attention-grabbing changes to Security Council meetings.
1 in 4 health centers worldwide lack clean water
A report by the United Nations finds an alarming number of health centers around the world lack access to clean water.
Germany takes over UN Security Council presidency
Germany has taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council in April.
UN Security Council: Germany, France share presidency
As a symbol of their cooperation, Paris and Berlin are "twinning" the UNSC chairship — but not for long.
Mozambique cholera outbreak underscores UN warning
As the world body released a report on the impact extreme weather, Mozambique has announced a spike in cholera cases
UN to step up monitoring at Gaza protests
Israel's shooting of protesters could amount to crimes against humanity according to the UN.
Dwindling biodiversity strains food security
The future of global food supply is at risk if people keep relying on a narrow range of food, the UN has revealed.
US, Russia push rival UN actions on Venezuela
The United States is pushing the United Nations Security Council to call for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela.
UN expert: Khashoggi killing planned by Saudis
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Turkey was planned and carried out by Saudi officials, a UN rapporteur has said.
Central African Republic and rebels sign peace deal
In a sign of hope following years of conflict, rebels and the Central African Republic government made a peace deal.
Germany plans hands-on Security Council role
The INF treaty, Venezuela, climate change: these are just some of the areas Germany wants to tackle.
Genocide perpetrators must be held to account
DW talked to the United Nations's special advisor on the prevention of genocide.
South Africa on the Security Council: Leadership required
Three African countries currently sit on the UN Security Council. Expectations of South Africa in particular are high.
Berlin hosts Yemen peace talks, without Yemenis
Though no Yemenis were at the table, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas hosted talks in Yemen's newly restarted peace process.
Germany Joins the Security Council: But Is the UN Broken?
Chronically underfunded and fraught with scandals, has the United Nations run its course?
Guatemala to end UN anti-corruption body
The independent body is investigating top officials and people close to President Jimmy Morales.
Women, girls main victims of trafficking: UN
Women and girls account for 70 percent of global human trafficking victims, according to a United Nations report.
Somalia orders top UN official to leave the country
The decision was made after Nicholas Haysom "openly breached the appropriate conduct of the UN office in Somalia."
Germany's big plans for UN Security Council
Germany is once again occupying a seat on the UN Security Council in 2019. How does it plan to to use it?
UN calls on Sudan to investigate protest deaths
Concern over the situation in Sudan has grown at the United Nations as deadly protests continue.
UN ceasefire monitors arrive in Yemen
UN monitors, sent by the Security Council, will observe the departure of fighters from the fragile port city of Hodeida.
Can the US be persuaded to support the UN refugee pact?
The UN says member states must unite to support refugees — but can this work without Washington on board?
Trump nominates Heather Nauert as US ambassador to UN
The former journalist has spent the last year and a half as the spokesperson for the US State Department.
UN rejects US motion to condemn Hamas
UN General Assembly has rejected US-proposed resolution to condemn Islamic militant group Hamas.
German Bundestag votes to back UN migration pact
Despite its nonbinding nature, the pact has increasingly come under fire from populists across the world.
UN gives Koreas go-ahead for rail survey
North and South Korea want to explore reconnecting their rail and road systems as part of efforts to ease tensions.
Populists attack UN refugee pact
Its aim is to provide coordinated emergency relief for displaced people. But the pact faces far-right resistance.
UN warns migrant kids missing out on education
The UN says countries aren't doing enough to integrate refugee children into their national education systems.
CDU in showdown over UN migration pact
Leading Christian Democrats are fighting to stop their colleagues from torpedoing involvement in the migration compact.
UN Women’s Entrepreneurship Day promotes women in business
300 businesswomen from around the world gathered for the 5th annual UN-hosted event.
UN to convene Yemen talks in Sweden
The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to take part in talks aimed at ending their three-year conflict.
Russia and France bicker as UN keeps blue helmets in CAR
Russia wants recognition for its peace efforts in the Central African Republic
UN experts denied access to migrants in Hungary
A UN team was denied permission by the Hungarian government to visit transit zones housing migrants and asylum-seekers.
Maas seeks Sino-German UN security cooperation
Heiko Maas finished his trip to China looking ahead to Germany's seat on the UN Security Council beginning in 2019.
'Cooperation is the only way'
Maria Fernanda Espinosa, President of the UN General Assembly, speaks to DW.
UK urges for Security Council action on Yemen
Britain hopes that Security Council partners will take advantage of a newly opened "window" to end hostilities in Yemen.
French 'burqa ban' violates human rights, rules UN
The 2010 French law banning full-face coverings in public disproportionately targets Muslim women, the UN body found.
UN Syria envoy to step down from post
After four years as the UN's go-to person for the conflict in Syria, Staffan de Mistura is leaving the post.
Venezuela: Calls for probe in lawmaker's death
The opposition has accused Caracas of making Fernando Alban's death look like a suicide.
UN demands more donations for refugees
The UN agency tasked with helping displaced persons has appealed to donor countries to help plug a widening funding gap.
EU, UN vow to fight violence against women
In Latin America, where the problem is especially serious, an average of 12 women are killed each day.
Maas calls for UN Security Council reform
Germany's foreign minister, Heiko Maas, has called on the United Nations to start reforming the Security Council.
Trump talks US economy, sovereignty at UN summit
In a speech at the United Nations, Donald Trump has said Iran must change its behavior or face further consequences.
Final farewell to UN's Annan
At a state funeral in Ghana, world leaders paid their last respects to the former Secretary General.
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