The Secretary-General and H.E. Nouri Abusahmain, President of the General National Congress of Libya had a telephone conversation on 18 March 2014. The Secretary-General reiterated the continued support of the United Nations…

18 March 2014 - Guinea-Bissau international partners today met at UNIOGBIS to discuss ongoing electoral process in the country, with UNDP and ECOWAS informing that there was no gap in funding next 13 April general elections…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has welcomed the military progress made by the Somali National Army (SNA) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has welcomed the military progress made by the Somali National Army (SNA) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in…

18 March 2014 - The transitional Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau today highlighted the equal participation of women and men in consolidating democracy and the rule of law, while speaking at the launching of a study on Women…

I thank Minister Rashid Derbas for receiving me today at the Ministry. I congratulated him on his new and heavy responsibilities. We had a very good meeting. I welcomed the determination of the new Lebanese government…

KABUL - Nowruz is a special occasion for Afghans. It is a time for renewal and celebration. It promotes values of peace and solidarity between generations and communities. It contributes to cultural diversity and friendship…

KABUL - Women’s full participation in Afghanistan’s upcoming Presidential and Provincial Councils is essential to ensure an inclusive and credible electoral process, a senior official of the United Nations Assistance Mission…

GHAZNI - Despite tremendous eagerness of women in businesses, social constraints and insecurity are severely impeding the opportunities for women in Ghazni province.A women rights activist, Amina Spogmai said that despite…

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on 18 March 2014 in Faryab province, Afghanistan, which has caused numerous deaths and injuries of innocent civilians.The…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns a deadly suicide attack which took place today in the northern province of Faryab, killing 15 civilians and injuring another 47.According…

KABUL - With less than three weeks to go before Afghans vote for a new President and Provincial Councils, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights the need for elections which are free from…