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Choosing the next UN chief is ‘intensely political’
Deciding who will lead the United Nations after Ban Ki-moon is a complex and convoluted process. Mats Berdal tells DW that the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine mean politics will likely play a big role in the decision.
UN denies calling for investigation into Rabaa Al-Adaweya dispersal
The United Nations (UN) on Saturday denied statements attributed to its secretary general Ban Ki-moon, in which he allegedly called for an investigation into the killing of hundreds during the Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in dispersal. “The United Nations in Egypt denies the issuance of any statements today or yesterday regarding Egyptian affairs by the UN secretary …
Saudis exerted ‘undue pressure,’ over UN blacklist removal says chief Ban Ki-moon
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has accused Riyadh of exerting “undue pressure” to get the Saudi-led battle group in Yemen deleted from a UN child violator blacklist. He says Saudi funding for millions of children was at stake.
Egyptian FM rejects Ban Ki-moon’s statements on NGOs case
Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the statements calling for a fair trial constitute “intimidation” ahead of the judicial proceedings
Five international institutions critical of human rights conditions in Egypt in March
‘Foreign claims motivated by own interests, not protection of human rights’ says Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Halting all military operations in Syria is holding ‘by and large’: Ban Ki-moon
Kremlin said Monday the ceasefire is ongoing but will not easily be maintained
Foreign ministry denounces UN statements on journalist arrest
The arrest of Hossam Bahgat has sparked worldwide concerns
Vienna talks basis for discussion between Shoukry and Syrian opposition delegation
Syrian opposition delegation affirmed their keenness on reaching a political solution
Journalists referred to court for ‘obscene sexual content’
A chapter of one of the defendants’ novels appeared in a literary journal affiliated to state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm
Al-Sisi, Ban discuss climate change, development
Egyptian president emphasised importance of African connection in meeting with Senegalese counterpart, cooperation with Dutch prime minister
Al-Sisi to meet UN’s Ban, Ethiopia’s Desalegn
Egyptian president to give interview to US news network PBS
Open letter calls on Obama and Ban to raise Ahmed Maher’s detention with Al-Sisi
Letter calling for the release of 6 April founder carries signatures of prominent figures, including Noam Chomsky
Egypt condemns comments on Morsi’s death sentence
Misr Al-Qawia, Turkish President Erdogan strongly condemned rulings, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern
Yemen air strikes, fierce fighting continue during first talks
Representatives of former Yemeni President Saleh held talks in Cairo and Riyadh, amid continued fighting in Yemen
Key figures’ speeches reveal irreconcilable differences in Yemen conflict
In speeches by former president Saleh and Al-Houthi on Sunday, peace seems low priority
Air strikes on Yemen continue
Yemeni Foreign Minister states “very possible” need for ground forces, air strikes hit multiple targets including Sanaa airport
‘Libyan people cannot endure terrorism until political solution reached’: Al-Sisi
Meanwhile, UN claims “important progress” in Libyan peace talks
Palestine to join International Criminal Court: UN Chief
Despite failure to achieve nation status at UN Security Council late December, Palestine to be accepted onto UN war-crimes court, while official speaks of possible Israeli retributions
Egyptian ambassador to UN calls for end to Palestinian occupation
Amr Abu Atta’s comments came during UN Security Council meeting shortly before peace talks are set to resume in Cairo
Egypt calls for restraint in Ferguson
Foreign ministry reflects UN Secretary General’s call for respect for the right to peaceful assembly
‘Mounting evidence’ of ‘war crimes’ in Gaza conflict: Amnesty
Gaza death toll soars over 1,650 as more bodies are pulled from rubble in the south, while the death toll in Israel reaches 66
No alternative to Egyptian initiative on Gaza: Al-Sisi
Cross faction Palestinian delegation expected in Cairo for Gaza talks
Egypt calls on Israel to ‘immediately stop targeting civilians’
The call comes after an UN-administered school and a market in the Gaza Strip were struck, killing dozens including children
‘Terminology’ of Gaza ceasefire proposal still needs work: Kerry
Netanyahu agrees to 12-hour “pause” in Gaza, Kerry hopeful for extension
US, UN to announce humanitarian ceasefire initiative: Hamas official
John Kerry and Ban Ki Moon meet in Cairo in efforts to stop the violence in Gaza
Egypt condemns Israeli targeting of UNRWA shelter in Gaza
Israel insists people were warned, asked to evacuate before launching strike
No change to Egyptian ceasefire proposal: Egypt FM
Gaza is an open wound and Band-Aid won’t help, says Ban Ki Moon
Ban Ki Moon, Kerry head to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
UN chief calls on Israel to “exercise maximum restraint” on Gaza
Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Doha, Egypt absent
Egypt’s foreign minister continues contacts with regional and international counterparts to reach solution to Gaza conflict
UN Secretary General urges Al-Sisi’s help for Palestine ceasefire
Secretary General encourages Egypt to open Rafah Crossing