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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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US aims to punish UN peacekeepers responsible for abuses
The US draft Security Council resolution received a cool response from Russia, China and troop contributing countries.
UN seeing global backlash against human rights defenders
The UN's assistant secretary-general for human rights says the term "terrorist" is used to silence rights defenders.
Germany to up funds for UN Palestinian agency
Germany will step up its contributions to the UN Palestinian agency following US cuts earlier this year.
Russia stops release of UN North Korea report
Moscow holds up an independent report confirming that North Korea is routinely violating the conditions of UN sanctions.
UN warns of catastrophe in Syria's Idlib
An anticipated Syrian government offensive in Idlib is set to unleash a major humanitarian disaster.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein warns UN could collapse
Outgoing UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein says the five permanent members wield too much power.
A smooth negotiator — Kofi Annan dies
Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80. For 10 years, he was at the forefront of world politics.
UN approves Chile's Bachelet as rights chief
The two-term Chilean president will replace Jordan's Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, a sharp critic of Donald Trump's policies.
Chile's Bachelet to be new UN rights chief
The Chilean leader and torture survivor faces a host of challenges and scrutiny from Israel and the US in her new role.
Confidential UN report: N. Korea nuclear program continues
North Korea has not stopped its nuclear and missile programs, a confidential report from the United Nations has said.
Pompeo urges UN members to uphold N. Korea sanctions
Pompeo has told the UN that sanctions on North Korea should be upheld to pressure Kim Jong Un to fully denuclearize.
UN presents global compact for safe migration
Nearly all UN members have approved a compact for safe migration and to reduce human smuggling and trafficking.
Louise Arbour on new UN Global Migration Compact
The UN's new Global Compact aims to better coordinate migration regulations. But how will these goals be met?
Achim Steiner: "The world won’t improve on its own"
DW Interview: The Head of the UN Development Programme, Achim Steiner.
UN calls for human rights probe in Venezuela
A UN report is calling for the Venezuelan government to bring perpetrators of human rights violations to justice.
What is the UN Human Rights Council?
In 2006, the United Nations established the Human Rights Council to look into human rights violations across the globe.
US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
The move comes just a day after the UNHRC criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies.
UN calls for Kashmir human right inquiry
Indian security forces allegedly killed civilians, while Pakistan is accused of quashing peaceful dissent.
UN blasts US over separating families at border
The UN has called on the US to stop separating children from their parents at the frontier with Mexico.
US rejects UN funding for Sahel force
The force has been dependent on donations from individual countries since it was set up with French backing in 2017.
What good is AI for Development Goals?
If the UN is a talking shop, it's got the gift of the gab on artificial intelligence and sustainable development.
UN calls for probe into Nicaragua protests
The call by UN rights officials came after the death count in anti-government protests rose by three more students.
UN takes step toward environmental pact
The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution paving the way for an international pact on environmental laws.
Afghan air raid killed 30 children, UN says
The UN said rockets and heavy machine gun fire from Afghan Air Force helicopters killed and wounded scores of people.
UN staff accused of sex abuse in 54 cases
In the first three months of 2018, the UN logged 54 separate complaints of sexual abuse by staff.
Austria probes UN peacekeepers in fatal Golan Heights ambush
Video footage purportedly shows peacekeepers knowingly allow a group of Syrian police officers drive into a fatal ambush
Boko Haram has abducted over 1,000 kids, says UN
Nigeria is preparing to mark four years since the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok.
What does the OPCW do?
The OPCW has recently grabbed global headlines over the case of the poisoned ex-double agent Sergei Skripal.
Maas calls for 'more United Nations'
Germany's new foreign minister is calling for a stronger UN, and for Germany to take a seat at the Security Council.
Germany lobbies for UN Security Council seat
Germany’s foreign minister is in New York to pitch for a seat at the UN Security Council for 2019 and 2020.
Poland clamps down on environmental defenders ahead of COP24
NGOs protest bill passed by Poland restricting protests and allowing police surveillance at this year’s climate summit.
Germany, Israel in heated runoff for Security Council seat
Germany is accused of breaking a supposed 20-year-old deal that would have granted Israel a Security Council seat.
UN ends peacekeeping mission in Liberia
The mission known as UNMIL is officially coming to an end after nearly 15 years in operation.
Is a clean environment a human right?
UN recognition of the right to a clean environment would give more protection to environmentalists.
UN: DR Congo forces killing protesters with 'impunity'
DR Congo security forces killed dozens of protesters in 2017 in what the UN described as quashing dissent at all costs.
UN: Over 80 rights activists killed in Colombia
Many activists have been targeted in former FARC territory now controlled by drug gangs and smaller rebel groups.
UN human rights chief warns of 'apocalypse' in Syria
The UN human rights body has delivered a scathing global report on violations and threats to rights around the globe.
UN: Child marriage dropped globally
The UN's children's agency welcomed the new findings, but said "we’ve got a long way to go."
UN to Russia: 'Five hours is not enough'
Humanitarian groups are unable to deliver vital supplies into eastern Ghouta in the short pause offered by Russia.
UN votes for 30-day Syrian ceasefire
The UN Security Council has approved a revised text calling for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria.
Eastern Ghouta deaths mount as UN vote delayed
Syrian forces launch a series of rocket attacks and airstrikes after a UN vote on a ceasefire was delayed.
No UN deal on temporary ceasefire in Syria
Many UN Security Council members have been pushing for a quick deal to temporarily halt fighting in the country.
Over 10,000 Afghan civilian casualties in 2017
A resurgent Taliban and "Islamic State" militants inflicted a bulk of the casualties.
UN: N. Korean official may attend Winter Olympics
South Korea had requested the exemption for the senior member of the North's delegation to Pyeongchang on Wednesday.
UN calls for one-month ceasefire across Syria
The UN has warned there will be "dire consequences" as a result of the humanitarian crisis if aid access is not granted.
UN rapporteur raps El Salvador over killings
Agnes Callamard says police kill with impunity and abortion prohibitions amount to the "arbitrary" execution of women.
Guns, gold and gas: What UN sanctions target North Korea?
The UN Security Council has sanctioned North Korea for its pursuit of a nuclear weapons program.
N. Korea made '$200 million from banned exports'
A confidential report has revealed that Pyongyang has flouted UN sanctions on exports of a wide range of goods.
Cuts to US aid for Palestinians
As the Trump administration slashes funding to UN aid for Palestinians, a look at what UNRWA does:
Syria ceasefire starts near Damascus
A ceasefire in Syria has gone into effect in a rebel-held area near Damascus on the condition of aid deliveries.
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