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UNDOF Press Statement
The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) remains committed to its mandate and to fostering peace and stability in the region and expresses its concern over the current security environment in the Golan. UNDOF…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Ethiopia and Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the ‘Ankara Declaration’ in which President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia agreed to work towards resolving their…
UNISFA statement on video of its peacekeepers
Abyei, 12 December 2024 - The attention of the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has been drawn to a video circulating online alleging that its peacekeepers interacted with members of the Sudan Rapid Support…
Statement Attributable to the UN Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen
The images from Sednaya and other detention facilities starkly underscore the unimaginable barbarity Syrians have endured and reported for years. Despite extensive documentation and testimonies, they only scratch the surface…
Statement Attributable to the Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Ms. Najat Rochdi
In recent days, I have had the privilege of engaging with many Syrian women across Syria and those who were forced into exile. These women are members of networks who have advocated on behalf of Syrian women for decades and…
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PR: DRC: Torture prevention mechanism urgently needed amid inhuman prison conditions
GENEVA/KINSHASA (11 December 2024) – The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) today called for urgent action to establish a torture prevention mechanism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following its…
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UNSMIL marks Human Rights Day with call for stronger protection and inclusive future in Libya
TRIPOLI, 10 December 2024 - Today, on Human Rights Day , the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) emphasises this year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” highlighting the transformative force of human…
SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart Remarks for the OSASG End of Year Reception
Your excellency, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, your excellency Mr. Ersin Tatar, Mr. Mehmet Ali Talat, Madam Sibel Tatar, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, Good evening, a warm welcome to all of you to the…
Statement Attributable to Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Ms. Najat Rochdi Following the Convening of the Humanitarian Task Force in Geneva
Ms. Najat Rochdi, Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, convened the Humanitarian Task Force in Geneva, urging stakeholders and member states with leverage to prioritize the protection of civilians, safeguard critical…
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On international day, UN commends Somalia on human rights achievements
Mogadishu – Marking Human Rights Day, the United Nations today commended Somalia for its recent achievements in promoting and protecting the rights of all Somalis.