Latest in Tag: Ban Ki-moon Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ban Ki-moon

Choosing the next UN chief is ‘intensely political’
Deciding who will lead the United Nations after Ban Ki-moon is a complex and convoluted process. Mats Berdal tells DW that the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine mean politics will likely play a big role in the decision.

UN denies calling for investigation into Rabaa Al-Adaweya dispersal
The United Nations (UN) on Saturday denied statements attributed to its secretary general Ban Ki-moon, in which he allegedly called for an investigation into the killing of hundreds during the  Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in dispersal. âThe United Nations in Egypt denies the issuance of any statements today or yesterday regarding Egyptian affairs by the UN secretary …

Saudis exerted ‘undue pressure,’ over UN blacklist removal says chief Ban Ki-moon
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has accused Riyadh of exerting “undue pressure” to get the Saudi-led battle group in Yemen deleted from a UN child violator blacklist. He says Saudi funding for millions of children was at stake.

Egyptian FM rejects Ban Ki-moonâs statements on NGOs case
Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the statements calling for a fair trial constitute âintimidationâ ahead of the judicial proceedings

Five international institutions critical of human rights conditions in Egypt in March
âForeign claims motivated by own interests, not protection of human rightsâ says Egyptian Foreign Ministry

Halting all military operations in Syria is holding âby and largeâ: Ban Ki-moon
Kremlin said Monday the ceasefire is ongoing but will not easily be maintained

Foreign ministry denounces UN statements on journalist arrest
The arrest of Hossam Bahgat has sparked worldwide concerns

Vienna talks basis for discussion between Shoukry and Syrian opposition delegation
Syrian opposition delegation affirmed their keenness on reaching a political solution

Journalists referred to court for âobscene sexual contentâ
A chapter of one of the defendantsâ novels appeared in a literary journal affiliated to state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm

Al-Sisi, Ban discuss climate change, development
Egyptian president emphasised importance of African connection in meeting with Senegalese counterpart, cooperation with Dutch prime minister

Al-Sisi to meet UNâs Ban, Ethiopiaâs Desalegn
Egyptian president to give interview to US news network PBS

Open letter calls on Obama and Ban to raise Ahmed Maherâs detention with Al-Sisi
Letter calling for the release of 6 April founder carries signatures of prominent figures, including Noam Chomsky

Egypt condemns comments on Morsiâs death sentence
Misr Al-Qawia, Turkish President Erdogan strongly condemned rulings, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern

Yemen air strikes, fierce fighting continue during first talks
Representatives of former Yemeni President Saleh held talks in Cairo and Riyadh, amid continued fighting in Yemen

Key figuresâ speeches reveal irreconcilable differences in Yemen conflict
In speeches by former president Saleh and Al-Houthi on Sunday, peace seems low priority
Air strikes on Yemen continue
Yemeni Foreign Minister states âvery possibleâ need for ground forces, air strikes hit multiple targets including Sanaa airport

‘Libyan people cannot endure terrorism until political solution reached’: Al-Sisi
Meanwhile, UN claims âimportant progressâ in Libyan peace talks

Palestine to join International Criminal Court: UN Chief
Despite failure to achieve nation status at UN Security Council late December, Palestine to be accepted onto UN war-crimes court, while official speaks of possible Israeli retributions
Egyptian ambassador to UN calls for end to Palestinian occupation
Amr Abu Atta’s comments came during UN Security Council meeting shortly before peace talks are set to resume in Cairo
Egypt calls for restraint in Ferguson
Foreign ministry reflects UN Secretary Generalâs call for respect for the right to peaceful assembly

âMounting evidenceâ of âwar crimesâ in Gaza conflict: Amnesty
Gaza death toll soars over 1,650 as more bodies are pulled from rubble in the south, while the death toll in Israel reaches 66

No alternative to Egyptian initiative on Gaza: Al-Sisi
Cross faction Palestinian delegation expected in Cairo for Gaza talks

Egypt calls on Israel to âimmediately stop targeting civiliansâ
The call comes after an UN-administered school and a market in the Gaza Strip were struck, killing dozens including children
âTerminologyâ of Gaza ceasefire proposal still needs work: Kerry
Netanyahu agrees to 12-hour âpauseâ in Gaza, Kerry hopeful for extension

US, UN to announce humanitarian ceasefire initiative: Hamas official
John Kerry and Ban Ki Moon meet in Cairo in efforts to stop the violence in Gaza
Egypt condemns Israeli targeting of UNRWA shelter in Gaza
Israel insists people were warned, asked to evacuate before launching strike

No change to Egyptian ceasefire proposal: Egypt FM
Gaza is an open wound and Band-Aid wonât help, says Ban Ki Moon

Ban Ki Moon, Kerry head to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
UN chief calls on Israel to âexercise maximum restraintâ on Gaza

Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Doha, Egypt absent
Egyptâs foreign minister continues contacts with regional and international counterparts to reach solution to Gaza conflict

UN Secretary General urges Al-Sisiâs help for Palestine ceasefire
Secretary General encourages Egypt to open Rafah Crossing