RENEWED VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN MALI THREATENS TO DESTABILIZE ENTIRE SUB-REGION, SENIOR UN OFFICIAL WARNS

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Web version   New York May 20 2014 8:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  UN peacekeepers on patrol in Kidal, Mali. Photo: MINUSMA/Blagoje Grujic RENEWED VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN MALI THREATENS TO DESTABILIZE ENTIRE SUB-REGION, SENIOR UN OFFICIAL WARNS Briefing the United Nations Security Council in the wake deadly violence that rocked the northern Malian town of Kidal this past weekend, the top UN official in the country urged all parties today to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions and avoid further provocation to keep the long-troubled region from sliding back into crisis. Read more RELATED Mali’s peace train ‘cannot be turned back,’ senior UN official tells Security Council Calling for continued cooperation with regional organizations to support Mali’s steady efforts towards peace and stability through inclusive talks, a senior United Nations official today told the Security Council that despite progress, the security situation in the country’s restive north remains “very fragile” with increased activity by terrorist groups. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media