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UNITED NATIONS HEADLINES AT A GLANCE: JUNE 24-JULY 2, 2016

2 July 2016
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Bangladesh
On World Day, UN hails cooperatives as drivers of sustainable future
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1 July 2016
Libya: UN mission documents 49 civilian casualties in June
UN agrees to appoint human rights expert on protection of LGBT
FEATURE: After two decades, genocide survivor opens up about her anger and forgiveness
INTERVIEW: Amid progress in fighting cholera, UN official urges support to health-care system
Despite hopes for calm during the holy month of Ramadan, hundreds killed in Iraq: UN
UN urges more aid for people in north-east Nigeria, once inaccessible due to Boko Haram threat
UN chief welcomes China joining the International Organization for Migration
Diplomatic Quartet releases report on advancing two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
South Sudan: Concerned about thousands cut off by fighting, Security Council urges calm in Wau
General Assembly adopts resolution addressing terrorism and violent extremism
Liberia: UN mission lauds Government, people for 'historic' handover of country's security
Two UN agencies team up to protect cultural heritage with geo-spatial technologies
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30 June 2016
UN officials call for global consensus, preventive approach to combat terrorism and violent extremism
UN, global health officials meet in South-east Asia to discuss security preparedness
UN chief condemns suicide attack in northern Cameroon, urging support to counter Boko Haram
UN rights expert deplores conviction of tax whistleblowers in LuxLeaks trial
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns Taliban attack on national police cadets
Some 3.6 million Iraqi children in firing line and ‘relentlessly targeted,’ UN reports
Feature: Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover calls out racism, Afrophobia in the Americas
Quartet report cites violence, settlements and Gaza as barriers to Middle East peace – UN envoy
UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia handing over security responsibility to national forces
UN chief signs condolence book for victims of Turkish terrorism attack
Condemning death of Syrian journalist, UNESCO head highlights protection of civilians in conflicts
UN highlights risk reduction, mitigation to combat El Niño’s impact in Central America’s Dry Corridor
UN expert urges Moldova to introduce multilingual education, bolster unity among ethnic groups
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29 June 2016
At conference, Ban urges ‘political will’ for two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
DR Congo, Angola must be ‘in funding spotlight’ – UN humanitarian official
UN launching yellow fever vaccination campaigns on Angola-DRC border
Syria: UN envoy urges ‘well prepared’ peace talks for concrete political transition
UN chief appoints 12 experts to his task force to prevent and manage future health crises
Situation in Ukraine remains ‘volatile,’ warns senior UN human rights official
Security Council extends mandates of UN peacekeeping operations in Darfur, Golan and Mali
INTERVIEW: Conversation with top UN official on security and peace efforts in Mali
UN-supported Yemeni peace talks entering new phase, says UN envoy
UN agencies: South Sudan at risk of ‘hunger catastrophe’
Security Council denounces killing of UN peacekeeper in Central African Republic
Ban urges financial support for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
UNESCO chief condemns killing of two journalists in Guatemala
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28 June 2016
Secretary-General condemns deadly terrorist attack at international airport in Istanbul
Sweden, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan elected to Security Council
Senior UN relief official warns of demographic challenges and growing humanitarian needs in the Sahel
Iraq: UN envoy condemns bombing of mosque as showing ‘total disdain for Islam’
Recalling recent Lesbos visit, Ban urges European leaders to act with ‘compassion and foresight’ on refugee issue
UN expert calls for context-specific strategies to counter xenophobia in migration crisis
UN aid chief spotlights need to bridge humanitarian-development divides
UN rights expert applauds media initiative to shine light on homelessness in San Francisco
UN chief and Security Council strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Lebanon
UN agencies to meet on El Niño’s ‘devastating impact’ in Central America’s Dry Corridor
In Jerusalem and Gaza, Ban urges ‘courageous steps’ for lasting two-State solution
Poverty and early deaths await millions of world's most disadvantaged children – UNICEF
27 June 2016
FEATURE: Ahead of Security Council elections, General Assembly President explains how a country can get a non-permanent seat
UN officials call for boost in solidarity and funding to meet growing humanitarian needs
Secretary-General condemns killing of UN peacekeeper in Central African Republic
UNESCO chief urges probe into killing of journalist in Mexico
UN Security Council strongly condemns deadly Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
Ban names humanitarian coordinator in Syria as new Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
UN allocates $13 million from emergency fund to support people in north-eastern Nigeria
UN deputy chief highlights benefits from and challenges confronting oceans
In Jerusalem, Ban urges two-State solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
El Niño puts more than 26 million children at risk in Eastern and Southern Africa – UNICEF
UNICEF deplores killing of children in eastern Syria
Iraq: UN sending extra food rations to provide for thousands displaced from Fallujah
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26 June 2016
In Kuwait, Ban urges Yemeni delegations in peace talks to find lasting solution to end conflict
On Day Against Drug Abuse, Ban calls for 'effective, compassionate' global response
On International Day, UN chief urges end to 'dehumanizing' practice for victims of torture
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25 June 2016
South Sudan: Ban concerned over escalation of violence
In Paris, Ban calls for 'humane solution' for refugees and migrants
On World Day, Ban spotlights role of seafarers in meeting sustainable agenda targets
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24 June 2016
Libya: Senior UN humanitarian official strongly condemns attacks on medical facilities
Economic and Social Council President urges closer ties with UN peacebuilding body
UN experts urge Israeli lawmakers to halt proposed legislation targeting civil society groups
Detention, heavy fines for artistic expression in Iran ‘unacceptable,’ say UN rights experts
In Cannes, Ban pitches ad agencies on Global Goals, announces ‘Common Ground’ partnership
South Sudan: UN food relief agency warns of worsening food, nutrition status
In wake of UK vote to leave EU, Ban says UN to continue to work with both 'important partners'
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23 June 2016
Security Council strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches
At peacebuilding body, UN deputy chief underlines core obligation to prevent conflict and sustain peace
In Havana, Ban hails Colombia ceasefire pact as example of peace with dignity
FEATURE: From Joseph Kony’s ‘wife’ to peace advocate – a courageous young woman’s journey to reclaim her life
Ban appoints Ivan Šimonovic as special adviser on the responsibility to protect
UN rights experts stress need for protection of LGBT people in places of detention
‘Medieval’ sieges, barrel bombs are ‘disgusting reality’ in Syria – senior UN officials
‘Strong collaboration’ needed to help end violence against children in Viet Nam, says UN envoy
Ban marks UN Public Service Day with call for shared drive to achieve sustainability agenda
UN agency boosts support in Lake Chad Basin to safeguard agricultural livelihoods
World's oft-marginalized widows must be part of sustainable development, says Ban
Latin American labour market policies must be reoriented to address output gaps – UN report
Record 29 million people drug-dependent worldwide; heroin use up sharply – UN report
UN mourns death of former General Assembly President John Ashe

 

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