Mali: UN convoy concludes treacherous 350 kilometre journey
The development is the latest step in the accelerated withdrawal process of the Mission, known as MINUSMA, which is due to leave the West African country by the end of…
General debate concludes, reaffirming primacy of the United Nations
Over the past week, the UN’s principal organ with universal membership heard Heads of States and Governments who outlined various challenges, from the existential threat of climate change to the…
Yemen oil tanker: ‘Pivotal chapter’ concludes but important work remains
The meticulous effort onboard the rusting FSO Safer spanned months of preparation and nearly 13 weeks of execution by the SMIT salvage team, which was contracted by the UN Development…
Yemen: UN concludes removal of one million barrels of oil from decaying tanker
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the news of the successful transfer of oil aboard the FSO Safer to a replacement vessel, thus “avoiding what could have been a monumental environmental…
UN rights chief concludes visit to Iraq
Climate change crisis Speaking at the end of his four-day visit on Wednesday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk provided a first-hand account of the impact of climate…
Exhibition on fruit and vegetable supply systems concludes in Berlin
Fruit Logistica, the world’s largest exhibition of fruits, vegetables and their supply systems, ended in Berlin, the capital of Germany, after three days. This year, exhibitors from around 90 countries…