Ahead of Libya’s first free elections in decades this weekend, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reaffirmed the support of the United Nations for the North African country’s, “milestone in Libya’s long march towards democracy.”UNTV
The head of the UN observer mission in Syria announced a reorganization of his monitors for more flexibility. UNSMIS
The Security Council passed a resolution in support West African mediation efforts in Mali, but did not specifically approve any military intervention. UNTV
The United Nations proposed a series of financial mechanisms to raise $400 billion annually for development needs, as many donor countries have cut back their assistance funding due to the global economic crisis. UNTV