Closure of UNOWA

Dear partners and colleagues, Please be informed that the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) and the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel (OSES) have merged into a single entity, UNOWAS: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. For more information, you can access the new UNOWAS website at unowas.unmissions.org

Said Djinnit welcomes the start of the substantive discussion in Guinea

5 Jun 2013

Said Djinnit welcomes the start of the substantive discussion in Guinea

Conakry, 5 june 2013 - Said Djinnit welcomed the start of the substantive discussions between the Government and the opposition ahead of the legislative elections. He has reported that the discussions took place in a constructive spirit seeking the necessary compromises for the holding of free, fair and peaceful elections. Mr. Djinnit has called on all parties to refrain from any action or declaration which could undermine these positive steps.

He has reported that the discussions took place in a constructive spirit seeking the necessary compromises for the holding of free, fair and peaceful elections. The parties have agreed to maintain an atmosphere conducive to the continuation of those talks.

Mr. Djinnit has called on all parties to refrain from any action or declaration which could undermine these positive steps.