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Post-election Kosovo entering period of uncertainty that will demand strong leadership – UN envoy
Following the parliamentary elections of 11 June, which took place without “major irregularities or incidents,” Kosovo has entered a “period of uncertainty” marked by reconfiguring the political landscape and a “functional…
Transforming Yambio from a “CULTURE OF WAR TO A CULTURE OF PEACE”
TRANSFORMING YAMBIO FROM A “CULTURE OF WAR TO A CULTURE OF PEACE” Fresh moves are underway to revive the stalled integration of thousands of former rebel fighters into South Sudan’s regular military forces in a bid to…
SRSG Tanin Condemns Attack against the Director and Journalist of Insajderi, Parim Olluri
SRSG Zahir Tanin, Head of UNMIK: “I strongly condemn the attack against Parim Olluri, the director and journalist of the online news outlet Insajderi. I wish Mr Olluri a speedy recovery. It is essential that journalists have…
Fish bring new hope to conflict-affected South Sudanese
Fish bring new hope to conflict-affected South Sudanese Morning trading is underway at the recently built fish market on the banks of the White Nile in the town of Bor and business is picking up. Women sellers stand in a…
Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan
Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan Mr. Chairman, Prime Minister Hailemairiam, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, I thank you for the opportunity to address this Assembly of Heads…
National Women’s Global Open Days Keynote Address By Mr. Eugene Owusu
National Women’s Global Open Days Keynote Address By Mr. Eugene Owusu Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, A very good morning to you. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome all of you to the National Women’s Open Days…
Mine action vital to success of UN peace mandates, Security Council told
The mitigation of the threats posed by landmines and other explosive remnants of war is vital to the success of United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions, as well as to the delivery of humanitarian assistance…
Security institutions in Liberia trained on the Sector Reform
Michael Page, Head of Security Sector Reform Unit at UNMIL (middle) hands over a certificate to a trainee at the end of a five-day training session on Security Sector Reform in Monrovia, Liberia. Monrovia – On 9 June 2017…
'Security vacuum' in Central Africa may be exploited by armed groups – UN envoy
The United Nations envoy for Central Africa today expressed his concern that the withdrawal of troops from the regional force by some contributing countries would create a security vacuum that may be exploited by an armed…
Five passengers rescued from River White Nile after boat capsized
Five passengers rescued from River White Nile after boat capsized The UNMISS Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit (BANFMU) has rescued five people after their boat capsized along the River White Nile on Monday. The boat was…