News from our Missions
3 May 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern that despite the international community's calls for the restoration of civilian rule in Guinea-Bissau, the military junta there remains in power while the…
2 May 2012 - The Heads of the United Nations (UN) Peace Missions in West Africa on Tuesday held their twenty-third high-level consultation in Dakar to review the progress in the coordination of the action of the UN in…
In an era of rapid and often momentous change, the value of a vigorous, independent and pluralistic press is undeniable. Over the past year and a half of transformation across the Middle East and North Africa, social media…
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day UNAMA commends the work of Afghan media acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of Afghan journalists and media workers throughout the country as well as personal risks taken during…
BUJUMBURA/ NEW YORK (2 May 2012) – "Burundi is making progress on human rights, but challenges remain in addressing impunity. The other real test will be the establishment of an effective, independent and credible Truth and…
NEW YORK - Five years after the Security Council adopted Resolution 1738 on the Protection of Journalists in armed conflicts, the issue unfortunately remains timely. Despite repeated calls by the Secretary-General, top UN…
NEW YORK - Freedom of expression is one of our most precious rights. It underpins every other freedom and provides a foundation for human dignity. Free, pluralistic and independent media is essential for its exercise. This is…
Dakar, 2 May, 2012 ‐ The Heads of the United Nations (UN) Peace Missions in West Africa held their twenty‐third high‐level consultation in Dakar to review the progress in the coordination of the action of the UN in promoting…
Dakar, 2 May, 2012 ‐ The Heads of the United Nations (UN) Peace Missions in West Africa held their twenty‐third high‐level consultation in Dakar to review the progress in the coordination of the action of the UN in promoting…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan condemns in the strongest terms the car bomb and suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed eight civilians including women and two children and injured…
GHOR - The new building for Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) in Ghor province was officially launched today. The building is a two-story facility with 14.45 x 12.3 meter area on each floor with a…