Press Releases

Bamako, December 16, 2022 - Today, unidentified armed men opened fire on a United Nations Police (UNPOL) patrol in Timbuktu town. The attack left two Peacekeepers’ dead, including a woman. Four other peacekeepers were injured, one of them seriously. They are currently receiving appropriate care at…

I want to thank the Members of the Lebanese Parliament who are here today, and your colleagues who couldn’t be here, for your kind words, solidarity, and support. We have been touched by the outpouring of condolences and support from the Lebanese authorities, including yourselves. UNIFIL is here in…

I want to thank Prime Minister Miqati for his visit today and for the strong solidarity he has shown UNIFIL and its peacekeepers. It is much appreciated. I want to thank the Lebanese government and authorities, who have been steadfast in their support. I especially want to thank the authorities and…

UNMHA’s Deputy Head of Mission Vivian van de Perre concluded a two-day workshop with women community leaders from Hudaydah’s southern districts in Aden. During the workshop, Ms van de Perre met with eight women representing local civil society. She listened to participants’ concerns and their…

Last night a peacekeeper was killed and three others were injured in an incident in Al-Aqbieh, just outside UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon. We offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and colleagues of the peacekeeper who died. We are hopeful for a full and fast recovery…

329 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers and 49 MINUSMA Police Officers received the United Nations Medal on 28 and 30 November in Goundam (Timbuktu region) and Bamako respectively. On 30 November 2022, during an official ceremony at MINUSMA headquarters in Bamako, 187 police personnel were honoured with the…

Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief this Council on the situation in South Sudan. Since my last report, there has been some noticeable progress in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. With the passage of essential bills, such as the Constitution Making Bill, and…

TRIPOLI, 13 December 2022 – The United Nations in Libya Tuesday officially launched its Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023-2025 in an event with the government and development partners. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and Special Representative of the Secretary General and…

‘Human Rights Must be at the Centre of the Political Process’ 10 DECEMBER 2022 On International Human Rights Day, marked annually on 10 December, the co-chairs of the Working Group on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights under the Berlin process – the Netherlands, Switzerland and the…