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Visit of SRSG Draganov to Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia On 24-26 April, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), Petko Draganov, travelled to Moscow for consultations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in the Secretariat of the…
Press release including soundbites and David Shearer interview before Security Council briefing: “No concerted effort” to Adhere to Ceasefire in South Sudan as Conflict Intensifies
(Scroll down for soundbites with transcripts, plus David Shearer interview ahead of the Security Council briefing) “No concerted effort” has been made by any of the warring parties in South Sudan to adhere to a ceasefire in the country, instead there has been an escalation in the conflict there, the…
UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag meets Prime Minister Saad Hariri
Remarks of UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag after meeting Prime Minister Saad Hariri I had the pleasure of meeting with Prime Minister Saad Hariri. It was an opportunity to update on a number of key points of discussion. First, I reiterated the welcome we extended to his visit with the minister of…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.162
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.162
Accountability for abuses remains one of biggest challenges in South Sudan says UNMISS Human Rights Director (including audio version)
(Scroll down for audio version) A lack of accountability for crimes perpetrated during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan remains one of the country’s “biggest challenges” the UNMISS Human Rights Director has said. Eugene Nindorera was speaking at the end of five-day visit to Wau in the north-west…
UN Special Coordinator welcomes visit of Prime Minister Saad Hariri to south Lebanon
UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag welcomes today’s visit of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Minister of Defence Yaacoub Sarraf and Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun to South Lebanon, including the Blue Line. The visit reflects the continued partnership between the Government of Lebanon and the United…
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UNICEF Announces the ‘Child Friendly Municipality Award’ in Libya
Tunis – With the support from the Libyan Ministry of Local Government and the European Union, UNICEF announced the launch of a contest for the 'Child Friendly Municipality' Award in Libya. The Award aims to promote Child Rights and a protective environment for children and youth at the municipal…
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UN Humanitarian Coordinator Expresses Concern over Deteriorating Conditions in Libya’s South
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is following with great concern the tense situation in and around Tamanhint, where intermittent fighting continues to be reported. The UN is deeply worried about the impact this heightened violence is having on the lives of the residents of South…
Press Conference, Wednesday 19 April 2017 Eugene Owusu Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan (Near verbatim transcript)
UNMISS Spokesperson ( Introduction of Mr. Owusu) DSRSG -Eugene Owusu- Distinguished friends from the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you so much for the time taken to join us at the press briefing. Most importantly, thank you for your outstanding contribution and support to our humanitarian and…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.161
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.161