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UN envoy urges re-energizing efforts to end occupation of Palestinian territory; attain 2-State Solution

UNITED NATIONS, , Sep 30 (APP):A UN Middle East Envoy has called for re-energizing international efforts to establish a political horizon that can end the occupation of Palestinian territory and achieve a two-State solution, as Security Council members took stock of developments following the formation of a new government in Israel in June. Tor Wennesland,… Continue reading UN envoy urges re-energizing efforts to end occupation of Palestinian territory; attain 2-State Solution

Myanmar facing ‘bloodbath’, UN envoy tells Security Council

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 01 (APP): The United Nations envoy on Myanmar Wednesday pressed the UN Security Council to intervene in the escalating crisis in the Southeast Asian nation, warning of the risk of civil war and an imminent “bloodbath” as the military junta violently represses pro-democracy protests. “I appeal to this council to consider all… Continue reading Myanmar facing ‘bloodbath’, UN envoy tells Security Council

Syrian war ‘one of darkest chapters’ in recent history: UN envoy

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP): The United Nations’ special envoy for Syria expressed “profound regret” that the organization has not yet been able to broker an end to the conflict that turned a decade old Monday, saying the tragedy will go down as one of the darkest chapters in recent history. “The Syrian conflict has… Continue reading Syrian war ‘one of darkest chapters’ in recent history: UN envoy

Attack on Aden’s airport ‘amounts to a war crime’ – UN envoy

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UNITED NATIONS, Jan 02 (APP): United Nations Special Envoy Martin Griffiths on Friday condemned as “despicable” the attack on Yemen’s newly formed government as they arrived at the country’s Aden airport on Wednesday, saying it may amount to a war crime. “Targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is a serious violation of International Humanitarian Law”, Griffiths… Continue reading Attack on Aden’s airport ‘amounts to a war crime’ – UN envoy

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