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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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Libya: UN envoy's resignation diminishes hopes for democracy
Libya's UN envoy quit over "stubborn resistance." His successor must be willing to disrupt the status quo, analysts say.
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target
A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target.
Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN women's rights forum?
Despite ongoing repression back home, Saudi Arabia will head the UN Commission on the Status of Women next year.
Israel denies attacking UN observers in Lebanon
Three observers and a interpreter with the UN peacekeeping mission were wounded while on patrol in southern Lebanon.
With Guterres in Egypt, Israel FM says UN is 'anti-Israeli'
Israel's top diplomat, Israel Katz, accused the UN of sheltering terror as the UN chief was visiting Gaza's border.
UN General Assembly adopts first AI resolution
The UN General Assembly's resolution on artificial intelligence is meant to be an "important first step."
Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report
Despite progress, the report warns, the UN goal of significantly reducing preventable childhood deaths remains distant.
Cuba seeks UN food aid as economic crisis deepens
With milk and bread in short supply due to a lack of foreign currency, Cuba has turned to the United Nations for help.
DR Congo conflict: Who are the main players?
More than 250 armed groups are active in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UN Afghanistan conference gets underway in Qatar
The prospects of progress remain uncertain as the ruling Taliban have boycotted over fear of criticism of its rule.
Sudan: Malnutrition threatens 700,000 children, UN says
UNICEF warned that tens of thousands of malnourished children could die without enough aid.
China grilled over human rights record at UN
More than 160 countries provided condemnation or praise to China over issues like its treatment of Uyghurs.
Al-Shabab militants kill 1, capture 6 on UN helicopter
Al-Shabab has been fighting the Somali government since 2006 aiming to establish an Islamic state.
2023: A challenging year for UN peacekeepers in Africa
In Congo, they clashed with civilians and had to pull out. And that's not the only African country they're leaving.
UN aid body cuts back on projects amid funding crisis
The United Nations says it is facing a funding crisis at the same time it is dealing with a string of crises.
UN human rights declaration turns 75
Germany marks the occasion at a time when human rights are under threat worldwide.
'The world still needs UN peacekeepers'
The UN undersecretary-general for peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, spoke with DW at recent talks in Ghana.
South Korea suspends military agreement with North
North Korea's use of ballistic missile technology for a recent launch was condemned by the UN and the US.
Mali: 15 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels target convoy
This is the fourth such incident involving an IED since the convoy's departure from the UN base in Kidal on Tuesday.
UN Human Rights Council puts abusers in guardian role
China and its autocratic allies are using the UN Human Rights Council to shield each other from meaningful oversight.
UN General Assembly Day 4: Talk of peace, climate and aid
Historic peace, deadly inaction and lingering disaster aid were all on the agenda on day 4 of the UN General Assembly.
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Losing the race
Growing tensions between the Global South and Western economic powerhouses overshadowed the UN SDG summit in New York.
Niger: Sanctions, insecurity hamper aid efforts — UN
The political crisis in Niger has disrupted aid efforts, the UN's humanitarian chief in the West African nation says.
Yemen's rebels optimistic after Saudi Arabia peace talks
The five-day negotiations in Riyadh marked the latest hopeful sign since Yemen's devastating war began in 2014.
Sudan: UN sounds alarm over thousands of child deaths
Malnutrition and disease in the midst of a violent conflict have claimed thousands of young lives.
UN's Guterres: Hunger is an epic human rights violation
The UN Secretary-General has called for a "global rescue plan" at the Sustainable Development Goals summit.
UN Security Council: Should Germany be a permanent member?
Germany's bids to join the exclusive circle of permanent UN Security Council members have always failed.
Why the UN can't solve world problems
The United Nations has a lot on its agenda, but the Security Council has trouble getting things done. Here's why.
United Nations explained in under 1 minute
What is the United Nations? How was it founded, and what its purpose?
What are the UN's 17 sustainability goals?
The United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to create a fairer, more eco-friendly world.
US-Mexico border is world's deadliest land route, UN says
More migrants have died or disappeared across the Americas than ever before according to the UN body.
Climate crisis: UN says world off course to meet Paris goals
The UN warns "the window of opportunity" to tackle global warming "is rapidly closing."
ASEAN summit: UN chief warns of 'great fracture'
UN chief Guterres called on leaders to find peaceful, inclusive solutions to conflicts and financial crises.
Colombian government and rebels agree on ceasefire
The ceasefire aimed to reduce violence is a renewed effort by the Colombian President to broker peace.
Over 40 feared dead in east Congo amid anti-UN protest
The army also said 160 people had been detained.
AI more likely to help workers than take their jobs: UN
A report by the International Labor Organization found that AI can help with certain duties rather than take over jobs.
UN slams North Korea over human rights amid arms buildup
The UN said North Korea was using resources for its nuclear program even as people failed to access basic necessities.
UN force in Mali quits base early over insecurity
Mali's junta demanded in June that the MINUSMA force withdraw after a decade-long deployment.
July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded, EU confirms
The EU's climate conservatory has said the new record is significantly higher than the previous record set in July 2019.
UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda
Food insecurity takes center stage at the UN Security Council as a looming crisis threatens vulnerable populations.
UN calls Syria cross-border aid conditions 'unacceptable'
Millions of people living in the rebel-held region will be affected if the UN fails to resume humanitarian aid there.
UN says 'end to AIDS' possible by 2030
The global body said that despite many challenges, there is a path to end AIDS.
UN rights council condemns Quran-burning incidents
The UNHRC voted to condemn Quran burnings and religious hatred following a debate held at Pakistan's request.
AfricaLink on Air — 7 July 2023
Story of the Week: We take a look at how South Sudan is faring after 12 years of independence.
Mali: UN ends peace mission, US blames Russia's Wagner
Mali has rallied behind Russia as its relations with the West have deteriorated sharply in recent years.
Afghanistan: 1,000 civilians killed since Taliban takeover
The UN says victims are struggling to access help due to a sharp drop in donor funding since the Taliban took power.
Guantanamo detainees suffer 'cruel, inhumane' treatment: UN
The first UN investigator to visit Guantanamo Bay says the 30 men held there are subject to "degrading treatment."
The Flip Side of the UN Security Council structure
There are growing calls for reforms at the UN Security Council including granting Africa a permanent seat.
West Bank violence 'spiraling out of control,' UN warns
The UN's human rights commissioner said the situation in the West Bank was fueled by "strident political rhetoric."
Sudan crisis: UN donor conference yields $1.5 billion in aid
The United Nations warned that Sudan could quickly become "a locus of lawlessness" without international support.
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