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Opening remarks at a press conference in Goma, DRC by UN Human Rights Office Field Operations Director Georgette Gagnon
Georgette Gagnon, UN Human Rights Office Field Operations Director. Photo UN 25 August 2017 Good morning and thank you for joining us today. Over the past week, I visited Kinshasa and Kananga before arriving yesterday morning…
On first visit to Somalia since elections, UN political chief lauds progress
The head of the United Nations political office visited Somalia this week, where he praised the “real forward momentum” in the country's political development, and reiterated UN support as the Horn of Africa country tackles…
Ten UNMIL Police Officers Awarded with UN Medal
Monrovia –For their remarkable service to peacekeeping mission in Liberia, 10 UNMIL Police Officers were awarded with UN medals today at UNMIL HQ. Speaking at the award ceremony, UNMIL Police Commissioner Simon Blatchly…
SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS KENNETH GLUCK OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MINUSCA
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Kenneth Gluck of the United States of America as his Deputy Special Representative and Deputy Head of the United Nations Multidimensional…
UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan expresses its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of journalist Christopher Allen, killed during fighting in the town of Kaya, near the border with Uganda, in circumstances…
Rule of Law Restored in Malakal
The recently refurbished Malakal Courthouse was reopened in a ceremony attended by the Governor, the UNMISS Head of Field Office, Cabinet Ministers, humanitarian leaders as well as members of the local community. Three months…
A message from the AU-UN Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha
EL FASHER - On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous Eid Al-Adha. During this time, it is an opportunity to be cognisant of the key…
Monusco strongly condemns the intrusion of FARDC troops into its Kananga base
Kinshasa, 29 August 2017- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Maman Sidikou strongly condemns the violation of the premises of the United Nations in Kananga, in Kasai…
'Sustaining peace' strategy must cover entire peace continuum – UN deputy chief
Addressing how best United Nations peacekeeping operations can augment global efforts to sustain peace, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said that the nature of today's challenges requires seamless work across…
Liberian Security Agencies and UNPOL continuous planning ahead electoral campaigns
29 August 2017, Monrovia - Liberian Security Agencies and UNPOL met today at Liberia National Police (LNP) HQ for another Elections Task Force Executive Committee meeting. The main topic on the agenda was preparation, in…