Port-au-Prince, February 1, 2020 - The Core Group (composed of the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Ambassadors of Brazil, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Spain, and the…

Mogadishu – Over one hundred participants from Benadir Region joined today the inaugural consultative meeting on the constitutional review process, organized by the federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs (MoCA). The three…

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Syria The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the ongoing military escalation in northwest Syria and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities…

AGRICULTURE | FAO steps up efforts to mitigate and avoid disastrous consequences in Somalia after worst desert locust outbreak in 25 years Locusts are a severe threat to Somalia’s fragile food security, with the recent…

KHOST - The crucial importance of Afghan women’s meaningful participation in peace efforts, locally and nationally, was the focus of two UN-backed events in the southeast capital of Khost province. The events each drew 30…

Khawla Matar United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL 29 January 2020 Mr. President (Amb. Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam), 1. It is an honor for me to brief this Council today. The Special Envoy…

In response to questions, the Spokesman for the Secretary-General has the following to say: The Secretary-General has seen the announcement of the United States plan for the Middle East. The position of the United Nations on…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* are concerned about the developments in Galmudug State that have emerged during the final stage of the months-long effort towards forming a united and stable Galmudug Federal…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* reaffirm their commitment to supporting preparations for the 2020/2021 federal elections. In order for elections to be held on time, it is essential that an implementable…

Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis Following Meeting with His Excellency Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti 28 January 2020 Beirut, Lebanon “We had a focused discussion on a number of areas and fields…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* reaffirm their commitment to supporting preparations for the 2020/2021 federal elections. In order for elections to be held on time, it is essential that an implementable…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* are concerned about the developments in Galmudug State that have emerged during the final stage of the months-long effort towards forming a united and stable Galmudug Federal…