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Press Statement Following the Joint Assessment Mission of ECOWAS-AU-UN in Sierra Leone
The Joint Assessment Mission of the International Moral Guarantors of the Agreement for National Unity comprising the ECOWAS , AU and UNOWAS , concludes its four-day Mission in Sierra Leone today, 21 st June 2024. The Joint Assessment Mission was co-led by H.E. Fatoumata Tambajang, former Vice…
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SRSG Simão concluded a five-day mission to Mauritania, stressed the importance of peaceful and inclusive Presidential elections to strengthening good governance and peace
Dakar, 01 June 2024- 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 yesterday a five-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. As part of the good office activities of the…
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Special Representative concludes his visit to Mali, urges authorities to redouble efforts to maintain inclusive and constructive dialogue
Bamako, 21 May 2024 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a five-day working visit to Mali. This visit is part of the UNOWAS's continued engagement to better…
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Security Council Press Statement on Libya May 2024
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily, for his efforts, following the announcement of his resignation. The…
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In Banjul, SRSG Simão delivered a Message on behalf of the Secretary-General’s to the 15th Annual Islamic Summit Conference and reiterated United Nations’s support to the Gambian Authorities in their efforts in consolidating democratic gains
Dakar, 04 May 2024 - 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 The Gambia. The objective of the visit was to represent the United Nations Secretary…
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On World Press Freedom Day, UNSMIL calls for empowering journalists to carry out their vital role in Libya
TRIPOLI - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) values the crucial role of journalists in promoting freedom of expression, democratic values, social cohesion, and accountability. This year, UNSMIL joins the UN Secretary-General in calling on media workers…
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Special Representative Simão concludes his visit to Niger, reaffirms UN support
Dakar, March 29, 2024 - As part of his continuing good offices engagement , the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today concluded a four-day working visit to Niger. During his visit…
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SRSG Simão concludes a two-day visit to Moscow, calls for enhanced cooperation to help West African and Sahel countries consolidate peace, security, and development
Dakar, 20 March 2024 - 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 two-day working visit to the Russian Federation. In Moscow, the Special Representative was received in…
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Press Release-Haïti: Establishment of Airbridge
Port-au-Prince, le 13 mars 2024: In light of the growing logistical challenge to travel in and out of Haiti, the UN is establishing an airbridge between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The airbridge will ensure the seamless delivery of humanitarian aid and support services to Haiti, and facilitate…
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Statement by SRSG Bathily and DSRSG RC/HC Gagnon on the six-month anniversary of the devastating floods in Derna and affected areas
Tripoli - 11 March – Six months after Storm Daniel and devastating floods struck the city of Derna and the surrounding areas in eastern Libya, our thoughts and condolences remain with the people and communities affected by this disaster. We have witnessed the outstanding efforts of local people to…