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Peacekeepers Serving in Abyei to Receive Top United Nations Military and Police Awards
New York, 27 May 2025 – The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award. Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana will receive the Military Gender Advocate Award and Chief Superintendent Zainab…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Headquarters to Observe International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 29 May
NEW YORK, 27 May — The United Nations Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, 29 May. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to the Middle East to supervise the implementation of Israel-Arab Armistice Agreements, in…
STATEMENT BY THE UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SYRIA, MR. GEIR O. PEDERSEN
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack at St. Elias Church in Douileia, Damascus, which killed and injured civilians who were attending mass. He expresses his outrage at this heinous crime. He takes note that the Syrian…
UN expert urges international community not to leave Somalia behind
Mogadishu – Somalia faces extraordinary challenges in the fight against Al-Shabaab and Daesh armed groups, a UN expert said today, expressing solidarity with the people and the Government in the face of persistent terrorist threats. “I recognise the extensive efforts by the Somali authorities to…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL shares Advisory Committee recommendations, prepares for public consultation
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya released a report today outlining the options put forth by the Advisory Committee to resolve key contentious issues that are blocking progress toward elections. The report constitutes Libyan advice to the Mission and will help inform the next…
- Basirah
UNSMIL to launch professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya will launch of a new professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector on 21 May. The programme, called Basira (بصيرة), is designed to equip media professionals with knowledge and skills to better combat the spread of…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
New York, 17 May 2025 It is a tragic truth that violence and discrimination continue to be a part of everyday life for millions of LGBTIQ+ people around the world. They face an onslaught of hate speech, attacks, and restrictions on their rights. Meanwhile, funding cuts for critical health services…
- Press Releases
Security Council Press Statement on Libya - 17 May 2025
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at the escalation of violence in Tripoli in recent days, with reports of civilian casualties. The members of the Security Council called on all parties to protect civilians. They called for those responsible for attacks…
- Press Releases
Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process
Armed Clashes in Tripoli Highlight Failure to Protect Civilians and Respect their Fundamental Freedoms Tripoli, 16 May 2025 - The Co-chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the Berlin Process - the Netherlands, Switzerland, and UNSMIL – are alarmed by the…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL underscores the criticality of preserving the truce and calls for the protection of protesters’ rights
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is closely monitoring the fragile truce in Tripoli and urgently reiterates its call for all armed formations to return to their barracks without delay. The Mission stresses the importance of full compliance with the ceasefire and urges all…