The Security Council underlined “the importance of a credible and effective Libyan-led Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism under U.N. auspices.” Council members said they look forward to receiving proposals from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the advance team returns on its “tasks and scale."...
Ford also oversaw the withdrawal of Americans from Vietnam. An earlier agreement had brought a ceasefire to groups in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and Communist forces. The U.S. officially withdrew its combat troops in 1973. But the fighting restarted. Ford asked Congress to approve military...
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“The absurdity of what happened at this action today speaks volumes,” she said. The Emirati government, in response to questions from the AP about the detainees protest, said it "does not comment on individual cases following judicial sentences.” “I...
A UN vote on a 30-day ceasefire in the whole of Syria could take place on Thursday, after Sweden and Kuwait tabled a proposed resolution. It would allow food, aid and medical evacuations from eastern Ghouta and other areas. UN Syrian envoy Staffan de Mistura said he hoped the resolution...
Dmitry Polyanskiy, first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the UN, said after the UNSC meeting on Friday that "today will become one of the darkest days in the Middle East" as the United States has once again blocked calls for a ceasefire. ...
Today, with the Middle East at a crossroads, the UN remains the world’s only platform for inclusive dialogue, where all nations can work together, even when deeply divided. It’s General Assembly is the only global forum where nations big and small have an equal seat and equal ...
“Today’s Security Council resolution falls painfully short of what is required to address the crisis in Gaza: an immediate and sustained ceasefire. This resolution has been watered down to the point that its impact on the lives of civilians in Gaza will be nearly meaningless,” the organizatio...
First step towards ceasefire as UN Security Council prepares to voteJames Cusick Westminster EditorSunday Herald
“Today’s Security Council resolution falls painfully short of what is required to address the crisis in Gaza: an immediate and sustained ceasefire. This resolution has been watered down to the point that its impact on the lives of civilians in Gaza will be nearly meaningless,” the organizatio...