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Statement of UN Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA Roza Otunbayeva - on Taliban banning women from universities
NEW YORK - I am very saddened by the news that was widely reported this morning that the Taliban Minister of Higher Education has banned women from attending universities. This is detrimental for women but also for Afghanistan more widely. As I said earlier, this decision, if true, is devastating. I…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message for International Migrants Day
New-York, 18 December 2022 On this International Migrants Day, we reflect on the lives of the over 280 million people who left their country in the universal pursuit of opportunity, dignity, freedom, and a better life. Today, over 80 per cent of the world’s migrants cross borders in a safe and…
- Press Releases
Two MINUSMA peacekeepers die in Timbuktu attack
Bamako, December 16, 2022 - Today, unidentified armed men opened fire on a United Nations Police (UNPOL) patrol in Timbuktu town. The attack left two Peacekeepers’ dead, including a woman. Four other peacekeepers were injured, one of them seriously. They are currently receiving appropriate care at…
Statement by UNIFIL HoM/FC to MPs (16 December 2022)
I want to thank the Members of the Lebanese Parliament who are here today, and your colleagues who couldn’t be here, for your kind words, solidarity, and support. We have been touched by the outpouring of condolences and support from the Lebanese authorities, including yourselves. UNIFIL is here in…
Statement by UNIFIL HoM/FC on the visit of Caretaker Prime Minister Miqati (16 December 2022)
I want to thank Prime Minister Miqati for his visit today and for the strong solidarity he has shown UNIFIL and its peacekeepers. It is much appreciated. I want to thank the Lebanese government and authorities, who have been steadfast in their support. I especially want to thank the authorities and…
- Press Releases
UNMHA Deputy Head of Mission holds dialogue with women community leaders
UNMHA’s Deputy Head of Mission Vivian van de Perre concluded a two-day workshop with women community leaders from Hudaydah’s southern districts in Aden. During the workshop, Ms van de Perre met with eight women representing local civil society. She listened to participants’ concerns and their…
Security Council Press Statement on the Attack against the United Nations Force in Lebanon (15 December 2022)
Security Council Press Statement on the Attack against the United Nations Force in Lebanon (15 December 2022)
UNIFIL statement on incident in Al-Aqbieh
Last night a peacekeeper was killed and three others were injured in an incident in Al-Aqbieh, just outside UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon. We offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and colleagues of the peacekeeper who died. We are hopeful for a full and fast recovery…
- Press Releases
UN Police honour peacekeepers in Bamako and Goundam
329 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers and 49 MINUSMA Police Officers received the United Nations Medal on 28 and 30 November in Goundam (Timbuktu region) and Bamako respectively. On 30 November 2022, during an official ceremony at MINUSMA headquarters in Bamako, 187 police personnel were honoured with the…
As Delivered: Briefing to the Security Council on the situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, on 13 December 2022
Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief this Council on the situation in South Sudan. Since my last report, there has been some noticeable progress in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. With the passage of essential bills, such as the Constitution Making Bill, and…