The year 2008 was marked by a number of encouraging developments in the Middle East. Bilateral and multilateral efforts intensified to find a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ...

In 2008, the United Nations continued to face significant political and security challenges in Asia and the Pacific, as it worked to restore peace and stability and to promote economic and social development in the region. ...

The restoration of peace and stability in the post conflict countries of the European and Mediterranean region advanced in 2008, as efforts to reestablish their institutions and social and economic infrastructure continued. ...

During 2008, 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, the newly established International Commission against ...

The year 2008 brought new challenges for Africa, as the United Nations worked to address several conflict situations, mainly in Africa, and further incidents of international terrorism, while supporting the efforts of ...

In 2007, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered four Judgments, made five Orders and had 12 contentious cases pending before it. In a 1 November address to the General Assembly, the ICJ President, Judge Rosalyn ...

In 2007, the Secretary-General continued to work with Member States and the UN system to further enhance system-wide coherence in areas of development, humanitarian support and the environment, especially at the country ...

During 2006, the United Nations maintained its strong commitment to promoting peace, stability and development in Africa through six UN political missions and offices and seven peacekeeping missions, supported by some ...

The United Nations continued to strengthen its efforts to promote and maintain Africa. The Peacebuilding Commission, established in 2005 to improve the management of UN peace operations worldwide, was inaugurated in June ...

During 2006, 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, following the 2005 establishment of a joint UN office ...