Philip Parham, Deputy British Representative at the UN, tells reporters outside the Security Council Syrian forces are continuing their “brutal” and “unwarranted” offensive against civilians. (00:36)
Arab Spring, Security Council, syria in Audio, United Nations US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice says that while the US remains determined to peacefully resolve Iranian nuclear issues, officials in Tehran need to comply with their international obligations and engage in serious diplomatic talks.
Permanent Ambassador Susan Rice says the U.S. is greatly concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Southern Kordofan. (00:17)
Security Council, South Kordofan, Sudan, susan rice in Audio, United Nations Under-Secretary-General Patricia O’Brien says the cost of Somali piracy has risen to astronomical levels. 44% of the near three hundred hijackings in the first 9 months of 2010 were caused by Somalis, many of whom believe that they are exacting justice on foreign vessels for dumping toxic waste and fishing illegally. (00:21)
Piracy, Security Council, Somalia in Audio, United Nations United Nations Security Council President for the month of June, Ambassador Nelson Messone of Gabon, announces Council members have recommended the General Assembly appoint Ban Ki Moon to a second five year term as UN Secretary General.
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon tells the UN Security Council his envoy to Libya will take part in a meeting between Libyan government officials and opposition representatives tomorrow in Addis Ababa, in the hopes of reaching a political solution to the crisis and agreeing to the implementation of a ceasefire.
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Ban Ki Moon, Gaddafi, Libya, Security Council, ceasefire in Audio, United Nations Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, says the Security Council resolution sends Col.Gaddafi’s regime a strong message to stop attacks on civilians.
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Gaddafi, Libya, Security Council, no fly zone in Audio Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, says UN Security Council might need to contemplate steps that go beyond a no fly zone
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says the International Community must be mindful of the urgency of the situation.
Ban Ki Moon, Gaddafi, Libya, Security Council, sanctions in United Nations Secretary general Ban Ki Moon discusses possible Security Council responses to the ongoing violence in Libya.
Ban Ki Moon, Libya, Security Council in United Nations Libya’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations says Muammar Gaddafi’s televised address today was a code for his supporters to start attacking and killing protesters. (00:22)
UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe says threats of violence and retaliation in Muammar Gaddafi’s speech on Libyan state television today are of great concern to the United Nations. (00:32)
US Ambassador to the United Nation Susan Rice tells UN Security Council the resolution on Israeli settlements would have made negotiations between both parties even more difficult. (00:19)
Israel, Palestine, Security Council in United Nations US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice tells UN Security Council members America does not support Israeli settlement activity. (00:36)
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