USUN Fact Sheet on UNSC Response to North Korea’s Launch
In response to North Korea’s December 12 launch, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2087 to condemn the launch and impose new sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans on critical North Korean companies and officials.
Read moreStatement by Ambassador Rice Following UNGA Vote on Palestinian Observer State Status
The U.S. calls upon both the parties to resume direct talks without preconditions on all the issues that divide them. And we pledge that the United States will be there to support the parties vigorously in such efforts.
Read moreUnited States Celebrates United Nations Day
The United States is celebrating 67 years of global accomplishments through the United Nations as the organization marks its anniversary October 24, according to U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan Rice.
Read moreAmbassador Rice Welcomes Somalia’s Historic Political Transition
“These promising developments have come through Somali-led efforts and are nothing short of remarkable.”
Read moreUnited Nations Convenes 67th General Assembly
The first session of the United Nations Organization’s General Assembly took place at Central Hall on Parliament Square in London, England, on January 10, 1946.
Read moreRussian, Chinese Veto of Syria Resolution “Deplorable,” Rice Says
Russia’s and China’s veto is “dangerous and deplorable,” said U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. Susan Rice, and it marks the third time both countries have “prevented the Security Council from responding credibly to the Syrian conflict.”
Read moreU.N. Ambassador Rice on Situation in Syria
We have heard once again about the vastly deteriorating situation in Syria resulting from the Assad regime’s intensification of the violence against its own people. The violence must stop and the process of transition to a post-Assad Syria must finally begin.
Read moreU.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.”
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