Reports

19 Sep 2011 12:18 Source: Reuters // Reuters Gaddafi's hometown enters fifth day of fighting Hundreds flee complaining of hardship and violence Interim government fighters say will give residents chance to go By Alexander Dziadosz SIRTE, Libya, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Hundreds…

Human Rights Council MIDDAY 19 September 2011 State Secretary for European and International Affairs of Austria Addresses the Council The Human Rights Council at a midday meeting today held an interactive dialogue with a member of the Commission of Inquiry…

Promote Justice for Sexual Violence (New York, September 19, 2011) − The National Transitional Council (NTC), the de facto authority that controls most of Libya, should investigate allegations of sexual violence perpetrated during the Libyan armed conflict…

Over the last year, three major crises – Côte d’Ivoire, Libya and Syria – tested Europe’s ability to shape decision-making at the UN. The crisis in Côte d’Ivoire showed that China could be persuaded to support…

Deadly Explosive Remnants of War in Libya Libya faces a significant Mine and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) threat following the recent conflict, there are serious humanitarian challenges due to Unexploded and Abandoned Ordnance, newly laid landmines,…

GA/11137 Sixty-sixth General Assembly Plenary 2nd Meeting (AM) Adopts Work Programme and Agenda, Sets Start of General Debate For Wednesday, 21 September, Conclusion of Main Part of Session, 13 December The United Nations General Assembly this morning adopted the agenda for its…

SC/10389 Security Council 6620th Meeting (PM) South Africa , Russian Federation Call for Early Lifting of No-Fly Zone Affirming a leadership role for the United Nations in international efforts to support a nationally led process aimed at building a democratic,…

This is a summary of what was said by the UNHCR spokesperson at today’s Palais des Nations press briefing in Geneva. Further information can be found on the UNHCR websites, www.unhcr.org and www.unhcr.fr, which should also…

Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC). The Prime Minister and President Sarkozy are the most senior Western leaders to visit the north African state…

Preface Richard Gowan Some crises flare up and are forgotten fairly quickly. Others offer lasting insights into the global balance of power and the state of international diplomacy. The Libyan crisis falls into the second category. In a…