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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Gabon
The Secretary-General is following the evolving situation in Gabon very closely. He notes with deep concern the announcement of the election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms. He firmly condemns the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral…
SRSG Ziadeh: The fate of missing persons should be resolved in the spirit of reconciliation, building trust and respect of human rights; not politicised
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, calls for renewed efforts and commitment to resolving the fate of the victims of enforced disappearances. She calls on authorities to address the issue of the missing persons as a matter priority to ease…
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UNMHA expresses its deepest concerns for continued civilian casualties
HUDAYDAH, 29 August 2023 – UNMHA is gravely concerned about continued civilian deaths and injuries, most recently due to two incidents of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Ad Durayhimi district of Hudaydah Governorate. This regrettable toll of civilian casualties serves as a…
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Gabon- General elections: The United Nations reiterates its call for a peaceful electoral process
Libreville, 25 August 2023 – On the eve of the 26 August 2023 general elections in Gabon, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, and the entire UN System reiterate the call of the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, for a…
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MINUSMA’s commitment to environmental preservation highlighted in Menaka
As MINUSMA's drawdown deadline of December 31, 2023, approaches, rigorous environmental assessments have become standard practice at all camps before they are restituted to the Malian state. The most recent assessment at the Menaka camp underscores this commitment. On 22 August, a thorough…
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Visit of Special Representative Simão to Niger
Dakar, 21 August 2023 - Continuing his good offices efforts, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, was in Niamey on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 August to facilitate, in coordination with the Economic Community of…
- Economic reforms
UNSMIL Welcomes the Announcement of the Reunification of the Central Bank Of Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya welcomes the announcement, on August 20, of the finalization of the reunification of the Central Bank of Libya. We commended the CBL Governor Saddek Omar Ali Elkaber and Deputy Governor Maree Meftah Raheel to take the announced measures to complete the…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s Message for World Humanitarian Day
New York, 19 August, 2023 This year’s World Humanitarian Day marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. On that dark day, we lost 22 colleagues, including Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello. That tragedy marked a change in the way humanitarians operate…
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In Mauritania, the Special Representative Simão assures continued UN support for peacebuilding and democracy
Dakar, 18 August 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a two-day visit to Mauritania. This visit is part of his regional familiarization tour since his…
UNFICYP condemns assaults against UN peacekeepers
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns the assaults against UN peacekeepers and damage to UN vehicles by personnel from the Turkish Cypriot side this morning. The incident took place inside the buffer zone near Pyla/Pile as UN peacekeepers blocked unauthorized…