Two Kenyan officials are charged with instigating post-election violence in 2007, 2008 that killed more than 1,100 and displaced more than half a million
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon supporting African Union request for short-term surge to bolster its nearly 18,000-strong AMISOM force
Commission Chairman Michael Kirby said testimony from witnesses and survivors was so shocking that it moved some commission members to tears
UN Mission in Congo, MONUSCO, reports that situation in North Kivu remains tense, but that fighting between M23 and Congolese army had stopped
Pakistani Ambassador Khan says use of armed remotely piloted aircraft is counterproductive because they kill, injure, psychologically scar civilians and incite terrorists
Civilians are increasingly exposed to more danger and hardship as fighting intensifies, UN humanitarian chief says
Ahmed Shaheed warns of 'the systemic and systematic violations' of a wide range of rights
Sides reportedly agree on eight articles in draft peace agreement but remain apart on questions of amnesty for rebels, security arrangements
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is still considering how to handle the matter
Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are elected for two-year term beginning January 1, 2014
UN chief Ban Ki-moon makes surprise appearance at press briefing to introduce Sigrid Kaag as his choice for the effort
Report by world body stresses urgent need for reestablishing discipline, chain-of-command in the army, formation of special forces
African Union Commission Chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says Kenyan leaders need to focus their attention on country's security
But UN officials say others are recruited by M23 rebels, then sent to fight in Congo
In North Kivu province, 1 million people - one-sixth of the entire population - has been displaced by violence
Ambassadors from 15-nation council met with President Joseph Kabila, wide array of ministers Saturday
MONUSCO teams up with a local NGO, private businesses to provide women with skills that translate to the marketplace
Mission to discuss implementation of Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework Agreement signed in February, aimed at stabilizing region
Security Council Presidential Statement urges Syria to take act immediately to facilitate expanded humanitarian relief operations
Israeli PM rejects President Rouhani's claim that Tehran nuclear program is peaceful; Iran envoy warns him against 'miscalculation'
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