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Margaret Besheer

Margaret Besheer has covered the United Nations for VOA since 2008.

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June 08, 2011
Campaign to End AIDS in Babies & Children Launched

Plan aims towards elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015
June 07, 2011
Europeans Push for Condemnation of Syria at UN

European members of UN Security Council introduce revised draft resolution condemning repression in Syria
June 07, 2011
UN Chief Calls for End to AIDS Within 10 Years

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says goal is possible, but would require bold action
June 05, 2011
UN Chief Announces Re-election Bid

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon formally announces his candidacy for a second term as head of the United Nations
June 02, 2011
UN: AIDS Response at Crossroads 30 Years On

UN report says that despite significant gains in prevention and treatment of AIDS - 7,000 people are still infected each day
May 30, 2011
Khartoum Rejects UN Force After South’s Independence

North’s confirmation comes amid an escalation in fighting in disputed Abyei region
May 19, 2011
15 Countries Join UN Human Rights Council

Syria was originally slated to join, but dropped its bid earlier this month under growing international pressure
May 19, 2011
Hezbollah Supportive of Egyptian, Tunisian Uprisings But Not Syria's

Analysts say Shi'ite group's position reflects its close ties to Syrian government
May 10, 2011
Syria Drops Bid for Seat on UN Human Rights Council

Kuwait will now run for the 2011 to 2013 term and Syria will postpone its candidacy
May 10, 2011
UN Security Council Urges Somalis to Resolve Political Crisis

15-member council says continued instability in Somalia has led to myriad problems, including terrorism, piracy, dire situation
May 06, 2011
Syrian Tanks Enter Coastal Town of Banias

Activists told news agencies electricity, communications were cut in Banias before troops entered city from three directions
May 04, 2011
Social Media, Emerging Street Opposition Are Forces Behind Syrian Uprising

Emboldened by successful movements in Tunisia, Egypt, frustrated young Syrians began organizing protests online, then hit streets
April 30, 2011
Libyan Leader's Son Killed in NATO Airstrike

Government spokesman says Moammar Gadhafi was unharmed in the attack
April 28, 2011
Protest Crackdowns Leave Almost 62 Dead in Syria

Friday's demonstrations marked one of few times anti-government protesters gathered on streets of city's capital, Damascus
April 24, 2011
UN Releases Report on Possible War Crimes in Sri Lanka

Long-awaited report, released late Monday, says war crimes were likely committed by both sides
April 17, 2011
Libya Agrees to Give UN Humanitarian Access to Tripoli, Misrata

UN plans to send staff into Tripoli and then to Misrata to assess what is or is not needed
April 12, 2011
UN: Stabilization and Reconciliation Key in Ivory Coast

UN envoy says the challenge now will be to restore law and order and start the process of national healing
April 05, 2011
Haitian President Urges Donors to Speed Up Promised Aid Donations

With about a month left in office, Rene Preval criticizes UN Security Council for not focusing on development, peace building
April 03, 2011
UN Chief Authorizes Peacekeepers to Deny Use of Gbagbo's Heavy Weapons

UN forces have fired on positions of incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan
March 31, 2011
UN Condemns Deadly Attack on Staff in Afghanistan

Security Council, Secretary-General express strong condemnation of attack Friday on UN compound in northern Afghanistan

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