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UNISFA condemns attacks in Abyei and corrects inaccurate information about peacekeeper fatality.
Abyei, 20 November – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns attacks by a group of armed youths on villages in the area around Angath, Wunpeth, and Korioch yesterday, which resulted in an estimated 27 people killed and 14 injured. Contrary to inaccurate…
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Amidst trying times and challenging circumstances in Kosovo, UNMIK supports the reinvigoration of trust-building efforts to build a better future for all
THESSALONIKI (Greece) – “Despite trying times and challenging circumstances, our actions matter. Our actions transform societies by placing them on the path of peaceful coexistence and inclusive, sustainable prosperity,” said Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and…
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SRSG Leonardo Santos Simão concludes visit to Guinea-Bissau
Dakar, 18 November 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, participated on Thursday, on behalf of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, in the ceremony…
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After ten years of presence, MINUSMA closes its base in Ansongo
Bamako, 18 November 2023 - After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA’s withdrawal plan, paving the way for its final departure on December 31…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1186th Meeting on the Situation in South Sudan
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1186 th meeting held on 16 November 2023 on Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan.
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1185th Meeting on the Situation in the Sudan
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1185th meeting, held at the Ministerial level on 15 November 2023, on the Situation in Sudan.
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, at the AU Peace and Security Council
[ As Delivered] Chairperson, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Representative of South Sudan, Excellencies, I thank you for the invitation to brief this Council on the situation in South Sudan. I have the privilege of speaking after my articulate and collegial brothers with whom I work…
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SRSG Simão welcomes the conclusion of the peaceful run-off Presidential Election, calls on Liberians to follow existing legal channels to resolve any electoral disputes that may arise
Dakar, 15 November 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a three-day visit to Liberia to support peaceful second round voting. The Special Representative welcomes…
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Indonesian Peacekeeper serving in the Central African Republic to receive 2023 United Nations WomanPolice Officer of the Year Award
New York – The United Nations has announced that Police First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti, of Indonesia, will receive the 2023 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award on 16 November 2023. The award will be presented during the annual United Nations Police Week, taking place at United…
- AU Communiqués
Joint Statement | 6TH Annual Informal Consultative Meeting of the AUPSC and UN Peacebuilding Commission
On 13 November 2023, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (UN PBC) convened the 6th Informal Annual Consultative Meeting in a hybrid format. The 6th Informal Annual Consultative Meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Ambassador Abdi…