The Europe and the Mediterranean region registered important milestones in resolving its many conflict situations and restoring peace and stability in 2002, particularly in the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Croatia ...

The strife in the Occupied Palestinian Territory continued throughout 2002 with increasing intensity, causing heavy loss of life, widespread destruction and a breakdown in the peace negotiations between Israel and the ...

In 2002, although differences among Member States persisted in various disarmament forums, progress was made regarding the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, bio-terrorism, the proliferation of ballistic missile ...

In 2003,the countries in post-conflict situations in Europe and the Mediterranean continued their slow and difficult progress towards the restoration of peace and stability by consolidating the progress made so far in ...

In 2003, the Middle East situation was marked by both hope and disappointment as the international community set in motion a process for a settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, only to be thwarted by the ...

In 2003, the countries in post-conflict situations in Europe and the Mediterranean continued their slow and difficult progress towards the restoration of peace and stability by consolidating the progress made so far in ...

In 2003, despite continuing differences among Member States on many disarmament issues, progress was made in addressing problems relating to small arms and light weapons, and in promoting transparency in armaments. The ...

In 2005, the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 (ICTY) made significant ...

Events in the Middle East in 2006 illustrated the magnitude of the instability in the region, the ever widening divide between Israel and its neighbours, and the bleak chances for achieving peace and security. The kidnapping ...

In 2006, the United Nations continued to face significant political and security challenges in Asia and the Pacific, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq, as it sought to restore peace and stability and promote economic and ...