Press Releases

UNAMA expresses its deep disappointment that for the fourth consecutive year, Afghanistan’s de facto authorities have again denied access to secondary education for girls, a step that will only compound Afghanistan’s human rights, humanitarian, and economic crises. “The new school year has started…

Tripoli — UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their alleged political affiliations, to silence perceived dissent and to undermine…

TRIPOLI – Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and beautiful country. Today, they continue to drive progress, lead their communities, participate in governance and stand for election…

KABUL – On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan reiterates its urgent call for the de facto authorities to lift restrictions that continue to strip women and girls of their fundamental rights. The UN also calls on Member States to translate solidarity into action—by…

“Accountability for International Crimes is Essential for Justice and Lasting Peace in Libya” The HAGUE - The Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process - the Netherlands, Switzerland, and…

I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and WFP colleagues, and stand in solidarity with all detained…

Port-au-Prince, 3 February 2025: The human rights situation in Haiti remained very alarming during the fourth quarter of 2024. Between 1 October and 31 December 2024, according to data from BINUH, at least 1,732 people were killed and 411 were injured due to gang violence, self-defense groups and…

TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Advisory Committee, as part of its multi-track political initiative announced to the Security Council on 16 December 2024. The role of the Advisory Committee will be developing technically…

On 28 December 2024, the remains of the late Brigadier General Amitabh Jha was interred in his home country, India. On the same day, a vigil was held in UNDOF HQ, Camp Faouar in his honour and memory. The Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander Major General Patrick Gauchat highlighted the Late…

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Stéphanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who…