Head of UN peacekeeping discusses cooperation with senior official of West African bloc
18 April 2012
The United Nations top peacekeeping official had discussions with a senior official of the sub-regional bloc of West African States on issues of mutual interest between the two organizations, including how to better work together, during a visit to the region this week.
Côte d’Ivoire: UN peacekeeping chief discusses security situation with premier
16 April 2012
The head of United Nations peacekeeping met today with the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire during a visit to the West African country aimed at familiarizing himself with the remaining security requirements a year after the end of the post-election violence.
On regional tour, Ban salutes Indonesia’s commitment to UN peacekeeping
20 March 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today hailed Indonesia’s regular contribution of troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions as a remarkable expression of international solidarity on peace and security, noting that the country’s president is himself a former blue helmet.
Dozens killed in latest round of ethnic violence in South Sudan – UN mission
06 December 2011
The United Nations peacekeeping operation in South Sudan is probing another spasm of ethnic violence in the new country that has reportedly killed dozens of villagers and displaced many more.
Citing value for money, Ban urges generous support for UN Peacebuilding Fund
22 November 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for continued backing and financial support for the United Nations fund that helps countries emerging from conflict to build lasting peace, stressing the timely and effective assistance delivered to several nations already.
Darfur: UN-AU envoy says enduring peace is a realistic objective
11 September 2011
A permanent ceasefire and lasting peace in Darfur is an achievable goal, the top United Nations-African Union official in the troubled Sudanese region stressed today, urging all sides to the conflict to build on a recent peace agreement between the Government and one of the rebel groups.
Security Council seeks to strengthen UN peacekeeping capacities
28 August 2011
The Security Council today discussed steps to improve United Nations peacekeeping capacities, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling for greater flexibility and funding to meet the ever more complex needs of missions that currently field some 100,000 blue helmets in hot spots around the world.
Darfur: Amnesty enables sheikhs sheltering at UN-African mission site to go home
28 August 2011
The head of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force in Darfur today voiced his appreciation to the Sudanese authorities for granting amnesty to five local sheikhs who were sheltering in the mission's premises for over a year fearing arrest for alleged crimes.