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IDPs in Bangasu say they want peace
IDPs in Bangasu say they want peace Early this month, over 800 households from Bangasu Boma in Yambio County fled their homes in fear for their lives. The now internally displaced persons (IDPs) are calling on the Government…
UN opens international probe into alleged abuses in DR Congo's Kasai provinces
The United Nations today opened an international investigation into alleged killings, mutilations and destruction of entire villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) restive Kasai provinces. The UN Human Rights…
UNMIL Officer-in-Charge challenges Liberia to fully implement legislation
UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey speaks at a two-day international conference on Security Sector Reform at the University of Liberia. Monrovia - UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey today said that the success of…
INTERVIEW: Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins – UN envoy
Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins for security in the country, delivering much needed services and creating jobs, says the United Nations envoy to the country, Tadamichi Yamamoto. At the same time, Mr…
In visit to Haiti, Security Council delegation to reaffirm support for country's stability and development
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday began a three-day visit to Haiti to reaffirm its support for the Haitian Government and people in strengthening institutions to contribute to the country's stability and…
Irish Police Commissioner visits UNFICYP HQ
NICOSIA, 23 June 2017 - The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána (the Irish police), Nóirín O'Sullivan, paid a visit to UNFICYP HQ today, where she met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus & Head of…
Bi-communal Choir for Peace in Cyprus turns 20
NICOSIA, 22June 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the Bi-communal Choir for Peace in Cyprus, whose members, from both…
In Haiti, Security Council spotlights opportunities for country's reform towards stability and development
Wrapping up a three-day visit to Haiti, a Security Council delegation today stressed that it has accomplished the objectives of the mission, including a first-hand look into how best the United Nations could contribute to the…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170 UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170
Upcoming Cyprus Conference 'a unique opportunity,' says UN negotiator
A fresh round of talks on Cyprus will last “as long as it takes,” but there are no guarantees of success, the United Nations negotiator facilitating the process said today. Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Espen Barth Eide…