The political and security situation in the Middle East in 2004 was characterized by a stalled peace process and continuing high levels of violence. Throughout the year, both Palestinians and Israelis suffered from violence ...

In 2004, progress towards the restoration of peace and stability and the settlement of several long-standing disputes in Europe and the Mediterranean suffered serious setbacks, as renewed violence risked derailing the ...

In 2004, the United Nations continued to advance the cause of lasting peace, human rights, sustainable development and the rule of law in the Americas. In Guatemala, peaceful elections in December 2003 and the orderly ...

In 2005, Africa showed measured progress towards resolving the many ongoing conflict situations that had beset the continent over the past decade, although there were grim reminders of the need for firmer international ...

In 2005, the United Nations celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in an international environment, which continued to face interconnected threats to peace and security stemming from war and conflict, civil violence, international ...

In 2000, the United Nations took action to reform its peacekeeping activities by laying secure and adequate foundations for an effective peacekeeping structure, while providing daily direction and support to the operations ...

In 2007, the United Nations continued to promote Africa and strengthened its capacity to maintain its peace operations worldwide. The Security Council debated its role in reforming the security sector in countries emerging ...

Armed conflict and political discord continued to trouble a number of African countries in 2000, most seriously in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone. Africa's political and ...

During 2007, Africa made measured progress towards resolving the conflicts besetting the continent. The United Nations maintained its strong commitment to promoting peace, stability and development through seven UN political ...

In 2007, the most striking developments in the Middle East occurred in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Lebanon. Particularly significant were the establishment of the short-lived Palestinian National Unity Government ...