News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
Monday, 07 March 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, expresses concern over the detention of three members of the…
KABUL - The courageous struggles of Afghan women to overcome cultural restrictions and violence were highlighted in a documentary film shown in Kabul today as part of global International Women’s Day celebrations. Around 60…
JALALABAD - Afghanistan’s First Lady, Rula Ghani, speaking at an International Women’s Day celebration in Jalalabad, highlighted the complementary roles women and men can play in Afghanistan and reiterated her commitment to…
KABUL - Empowering women media professionals to overcome the challenges they encounter in their work was a key focus of a two-day national conference that brought together more than 200 Afghan women journalists in Kabul…
Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 03 March 2016 On the occasion of International Women’s day, the United Nations, Women in Front and the National Democratic Institute are organizing a conference to encourage Lebanese women to run for…
“Time to act in unity. Time to take responsibility for peace.” Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council First of all, let me congratulate Angola on taking up the presidency of the Security…
The European Union Delegation to Somalia and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) have today donated an assortment of equipment to the Somalia Police Force to help them in areas of bomb disposal and maritime and…
The European Union Delegation to Somalia and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) have today donated an assortment of equipment to the Somalia Police Force to help them in areas of bomb disposal and maritime and…
Tunis, February 26, 2016 - UNICEF’s Special Representative in Libya, Dr. Ghassan Khalil, has commended the decision of Al Zintan’s Municipal Council for the release, rehabilitaton and reintegration of any child under 18…
Tunis, 1 March 2016 – From 1 January to 29 February 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 66 civilian casualties, including 28 deaths and 38 injuries, during the conduct of hostilities across…
Under its renewed mandate, which will begin on 1 March 2016 until 28 February 2017, UNIOGBIS will continue to focus on supporting an inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation process to strengthen democratic…
