The crisis in the Gaza Strip in early 2009 prompted renewed efforts towards peace and stability in the Middle East. “Operation Cast Lead”, launched by Israel in response to indiscriminate Palestinian rocket and mortar ...

The year 2009 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 ...

The restoration of peace and stability in the post-conflict countries in the European and Mediterranean region advanced in 2009, as efforts to re-establish their institutions and social and economic infrastructure continued. ...

During 2009, the United Nations continued to advance the cause of lasting peace, human rights, good governance and the rule of law in the Americas. In Guatemala, the International Commission against Impunity continued to ...

In 2000, the United Nations continued to face challenges to regional security and peace in Asia and the Pacific, mainly in Afghanistan, East Timor, Iraq and Tajikistan. In Afghanistan, the military confrontation between ...

In 2000, prospects for achieving peace and security in Europe and the Mediterranean were not very encouraging as most of the major conflicts affecting the region were no nearer to a solution, particularly in the Balkans, ...

In 2000, the work of the United Nations in the Middle East was affected by two major events, one of which was positive—the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon in June. The other—the escalation of ...

In 2000, differences among Member States persisted on various disarmament issues. The Conference on Disarmament remained unable to take any action on the agenda items during its2000 session due to continuing disagreement ...

In 2001, the United Nations addressed a number of institutional and administrative matters to ensure its efficient functioning. The General Assembly commenced its fifty-sixth session on 12 September. Earlier in the year, ...

In 2001, further progress was made in implementing the Secretary-General's programme of reform of the Organization, as Member States endorsed proposals in the priority areas of human resources reform, information technology ...