27 July 2016 – In a telephone call with the Turkish Foreign Minister today, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon sought an update on current investigations and measures to hold those responsible for the attempted coup to account, and reiterated his expectation that Turkey adhere to its international human rights obligations.
The Week in Review
Yemen: Amid rising tensions in Taizz, senior UN official calls for humanitarian pause
27 July 2016 – Extremely concerned by reports of rising tensions in Yemen’s Taizz governorate, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the crisis-gripped country has called for a “humanitarian pause” to protect civilians.
FEATURE: 'We all have to do what we can' to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse – Jane Holl Lute
26 July 2016 – The United Nations has a “zero tolerance” policy towards sexual abuse by anyone working under the blue flag. The matter is one of such weight for the Organization that earlier this year, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Jane Holl Lute as the Special Coordinator on improving the UN response to sexual exploitation and abuse.
Temperature in Kuwait hits 54 Celsius, sets possible record amid Middle East heatwave – UN
26 July 2016 – World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations specialized agency, will set up a committee to examine whether Mitrabah, Kuwait, recorded the new highest temperature for Asia as well as for the entire Eastern hemisphere.
In Skype video chat, Ban applauds Solar Impulse pilot on remarkable journey
25 July 2016 – United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon has hailed the determination and courage of the Solar Impulse team as the aircraft completes is around-the-world, solar-powered journey.
Afghan civilian casualties hit half-year record, with 5,166 dead or maimed – UN
25 July 2016 – In the first six months of this year, 5,166 civilians were either killed or maimed in Afghanistan, a half-year record since counting began in 2009, a United Nations report published today shows.