The Special Adviser to Secretary-General on Yemen, Jamal Benomar, told the Security Council today that Yemen "has just witnessed a historic milestone" as it marked on 23 November the first anniversary since the signing of its peace and transition agreement. UNTV
Briefing reporters at UN headquarters, the incoming President of the Security Council for the month of December, Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Loulichki commented on Palestine, DPRK, Syria and Mali. UNTV
The spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Martin Nesirky today said Ban was "seriously concerned" about the announcement of a planned rocket launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and "strongly urges" it to reconsider its decision. He also took questions on the latest developments in Syria. UNTV
The head of the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, Michelle Bachelet spoke at a ministerial meeting of Islamic countries today to underscore the central role that women play in advancing development in all societies. UNTV
The United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has donated 300 beds and mattresses to a hospital in East Darfur, the only facility providing healthcare services to the local population in the state. UNAMID