U.N. Panel Approves Peacekeeping Budget for 2012–2013
According to the U.N., resources were provided for peacekeeping operations to meet their mandates in the coming year while paving the way for sustainable improvements in performance and efficiency in future years.
Read moreAmbassador Rice at U.N. on Haoula Massacre in Syria
The best outcome would be for the government of Syria to finally and immediately implement its commitments under the Annan plan as it’s obliged to do under UN Security Council resolutions. At this point, however, that does not seem to be a high probability scenario
Read moreAmbassador Rice on International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers
“Since 1948, UN peacekeepers have saved lives, stabilized communities, headed off conflicts, and helped bring democracy to dozens of countries, often at grave risk.”
Read moreU.N. Envoy Rice on Foreign Policy and American Ideals
As Americans, we have embraced this profound demand for freedom and human dignity. Our history defines it. Our principles demand it. And our security depends on it.
Read moreU.S. Envoy Rice at U.N. on Darfur, Syria, African Union
” Following Under-Secretary-General Ladsous’s briefing in the open chamber, Council members continued discussions of the situation in Darfur in closed consultations.”
Read moreAmbassador Rice on Verdict in Charles Taylor War Crimes Trial
“it sends a clear message to all perpetrators of atrocities, including Heads of State: you can and will be held accountable.”
Read moreU.S. Envoy Rice at U.N. on Sudan, South Sudan, Syria
“I’m not prepared to predict that that will be the fate of Syria. I think what we’re dealing with, first and foremost, are a people who have been repressed, who need and deserve to choose their own future, and that’s what this is about.”
Read moreAmbassador Rice at U.N. Debate on Global Security Threats
“In our interconnected world, our system of collective security is only as strong as the weakest links in the chain.”
Read moreU.S. Envoy Rice on U.N. Supervisory Mission in Syria
The United States has voted in favor of resolution 2043 authorizing the establishment of a UN supervision mission in Syria, but we are sober about the risks, all the more so given the Assad regime’s long record of broken promises, deceit and disregard for the most basic standards of humanity.
Read moreAmbassador Rice on U.N. Statement on North Korea Launch
Today the UN Security Council adopted a Presidential Statement that “strongly condemns” North Korea’s recent attempt to launch a satellite using ballistic missile technology.
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