2014年CRI 联合国加紧对南苏丹的外交努力 柬埔寨数万民众示威要求洪森下台

 

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the work of East African countries in peacefully resolving the ongoing¹ conflict in South Sudan,

offering his "full support" to the regional efforts.

A statement issued by Ban's spokesperson says

the UN chief welcomes the outcome of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Summit held on 27 December,

appointing a mediation² team to work with the government of South Sudan and opposition³ in reaching a cease fire,

the release of the detainees and building toward a process of peaceful dialogue.

In the statement, Ban Ki-moon pledges the United Nations stands with the people of South Sudan

and will continue to do everything within its means to protect civilians⁴ at risk

and provide necessary humanitarian⁵ assistance.

An estimated 40,000 opposition supporters took to the streets in capital Phnom Penh Sunday afternoon

to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Hun Sen and a re-vote

following allegations of serious irregularities during the July election.

It was the 15th day of the opposition's daily protests

and was the largest-ever since the disputed July poll

because thousands of protesting garment workers, who have gone on strikes since Wednesday over low wage hike,

have also taken part in the opposition's protests.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the work of East African countries in peacefully resolving the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, offering his "full support" to the regional efforts.

A statement issued by Ban's spokesperson says the UN chief welcomes the outcome of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Summit held on 27 December, appointing a mediation team to work with the government of South Sudan and opposition in reaching a cease fire, the release of the detainees and building toward a process of peaceful dialogue.

In the statement, Ban Ki-moon pledges the United Nations stands with the people of South Sudan and will continue to do everything within its means to protect civilians at risk and provide necessary humanitarian assistance.

An estimated 40,000 opposition supporters took to the streets in capital Phnom Penh Sunday afternoon to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Hun Sen and a re-vote following allegations of serious irregularities during the July election.

It was the 15th day of the opposition's daily protests and was the largest-ever since the disputed July poll because thousands of protesting garment workers, who have gone on strikes since Wednesday over low wage hike, have also taken part in the opposition's protests.

1 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

2 mediation   

n.调解

参考例句：

• The dispute was settled by mediation of the third country. 这场争端通过第三国的斡旋而得以解决。
• The dispute was settled by mediation. 经调解使争端得以解决。

3 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。

4 civilians   

平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓

参考例句：

• the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
• At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。

5 humanitarian   

n.人道主义者，博爱者，基督凡人论者

参考例句：

• She has many humanitarian interests and contributes a lot to them.她拥有很多慈善事业，并作了很大的贡献。
• The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area.英国政府现已暂停对这一地区的人道主义援助。