Theme: Supporting Secretary-General mediation and good offices
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Cyprus (1974)
General Assembly responses to the 1974 crisis in Cyprus combined calls for the withdrawal of foreign forces with support for negotiations and humanitarian assistance,…
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Syrian Arab Republic (2011–2016)
Following the outbreak of civil war in the Syrian Arab Republic, the General Assembly supported regional ceasefire efforts and other good offices, provided authorisation…
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Western Sahara (1965-1989)
General Assembly engagement supported sustained good offices and political processes toward a peaceful resolution of the dispute, alongside support for self-determination mechanisms, envoys and…
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Zones of peace (1964-2005)
Zones of peace, declared areas of peace designed to reduce international tensions, illustrate General Assembly use of its convening power to support good offices…
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Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (1975-2000)
Nuclear-weapon-free zones are an example of how the General Assembly can use its support for regional political processes and convening power to support good…
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Myanmar (1991-2025)
General Assembly responses to political crisis in Myanmar centered on support for Secretary-General good offices and other diplomatic efforts, alongside humanitarian response and recommendations…
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Kampuchea (1978–1998)
General Assembly engagement on the conflict in Kampuchea combined support for Secretary-General good offices and related diplomatic and convening efforts with humanitarian relief and…
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Sudan: Operation Lifeline Sudan (1989–2005)
Operation Lifeline Sudan illustrates how General Assembly support for Secretary-General good offices, humanitarian coordination and related diplomatic efforts helped sustain humanitarian access while contributing…