United Nations Summit Backs Transition Plans of Libya’s National Transitional Council

A United Nations summit in support of Libya has backed the transition plans of the country’s new authorities and pledged their ongoing support to help the North African country establish the rule of law, uphold key human rights and promote both...

African Union Officially Recognizes the Authority of Libya’s National Transitional Council

The African Union (AU) has officially recognized the National Transitional Council (NTC) as the representative of the Libyan people as they form an all-inclusive transitional government that will occupy the Libyan seat at the AU.

United Nations Outlines Regional Strategies to Curb Piracy in Gulf of Guinea

The United Nations Security Council, in a statement copied to APA on Friday, has emphasized the need to develop an all-inclusive strategy which aims to bolster up efforts in the fight against piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast...

African Union Rejects Calls for Recognition of Libya’s Transitional National Council

The African Union [AU] has rejected calls for recognition of Libya’s rebel Transitional National Council. The decision highlights Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s lingering influence at the continental organization he headed as recently as two years...

South Africa Says It has been Vindicated for Its Stance on the Unfreezing of Libyan Assets

South Africa says it has been vindicated for its stance on the unfreezing of Libyan assets. This follows an agreement by the US to remove any reference of the North African country’s National Transitional Council (NTC) in a letter requesting the...

International Relations And Cooperation Deputy Minister Says Focus on Humanitarian Law

The protection of civilians, including children in armed conflict countries, must remain a priority of the United Nations system, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim.

European Members of the U.N. Security Council to Push for Sanctions Against Syria

The four European members of the U.N. Security Council say they will push for a resolution imposing sanctions on the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The proposed move at the United Nations follows actions earlier Thursday by the United States...

Syrian Security Forces Launch New Raids

Syrian security forces have launched new raids, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to discuss the country’s unrest.

Security Council Tightens Sanctions Regime on Somalia And Eritrea

The Security Council has tightened its sanctions regime on Somalia and Eritrea to include individuals and entities identified as political or military leaders recruiting or using child soldiers in Somalia’s armed conflicts, and targeting civilians or...