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  • Kerry sees Syria peace negotiations taking place in early June

    Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday he expected a proposed Syria peace conference backed by Washington and Moscow to be held in early June, and he denied reports that the Damascus government did not plan to attend.

    Reuters | May 14, 2013
  • Ban Recommends Adjustment in UN Mission in Guinea-Bissau to Help Restore Order

    The mandate of the United Nations political mission in Guinea-Bissau, which last year underwent a military coup, should be adjusted to support a two-phase process for the full restoration of constitutional order and medium-term stability in the country, according to a report by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presented to the Security Council today.

    UN News Centre | May 9, 2013
  • South Sudan: UN mission welcomes peace deal between armed groups and Government forces

    29 April 2013 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today welcomed a peace deal between the Government of South Sudan and local militia groups, adding that it remained ready to assist the country as it moved forward in establishing a lasting peace.

    UN News Centre | April 29, 2013
  • Mali: UN approves new UN peacekeeping force, Minusma

    The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution to create a UN peacekeeping force for Mali.

    BBC | April 25, 2013
  • UN agencies issue rare joint appeal for action to end bloodshed in Syria

    After more than two years of bloodshed in Syria the heads of five UN agencies called on the international community to make a meaningful contribution to end the civil war, which has already claimed the lives of more than 70,000 people.

    The Independent | April 16, 2013
  • Delays in Carrying out Peace Agreement Harm Darfur

    The United Nations and other partners in an international group working to support the peace efforts in Sudan’s Darfur region have condemned recent attacks in the troubled region and cautioned that any serious delays to carrying out the 2011 peace agreement could further destabilize the entire region.

    UN News Centre | April 10, 2013
  • UN plans post-Assad Syria deployment

    Al Jazeera has learned that the United Nations is now considering all options, including a peacekeeping force, as part of its plan if Syria's government falls.

    Al Jazeera | April 2, 2013
  • Assad Sends Letter to Emerging Powers Seeking Help to End Syrian War

    President Bashar al-Assad of Syria beseeched a five-nation group of emerging powers on Wednesday to help halt the Syrian conflict, one day after the Arab League moved to further isolate Mr. Assad by ceremoniously filling his government’s vacant seat with the opposition coalition that has sworn to topple him.

    The New York Times | March 27, 2013
  • Sudan, JEM-Bashar initial an agreement on Darfur conflict

    Sudanese government and the Justice and Equality Movement led by Mohamed Basher (JEM-Bashar) on Sunday initialled an agreement on three important files, announced the joint mediation.

    Sudan Tribune | March 25, 2013
  • Sudan offers talks with Southern rebels

    Sudan's defence minister has extended an offer to hold direct talks with Southern rebels, paving the way for dialogue between the two groups for the first time.

    Al Jazeera | March 20, 2013

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