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- Press Releases
UNSMIL expresses concerns over the enforced disappearance of human rights defender and journalist Reda Fhelboom, calls for his immediate release
Tripoli, 16 December 2019 - Reda Fhelboom, a well-known human rights defender and journalist was arrested and detained at Mitiga airport by a Tripoli based armed group on Saturday night, following his arrival from Tunis. UNSMIL is concerned that Mr. Fhelboom’s arrest and detention may be on account…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 260 - 06 Dec to 12 Dec 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 260 - 06 Dec to 12 Dec 2019
- Press Releases
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel condemns the terrorist attack against a military camp in Inates, Western Niger
Dakar, 12 December- The Special Representative of the Secretary-general and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated on 11 December against a military camp located in Inates, in western Niger, near the…
OSASG, Diplo Briefing 12 December 2019
On 12 December 2019 the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus and Deputy Special Adviser on Cyprus Ms. Elizabeth Spehar has briefed Representatives of the Diplomatic Missions in Cyprus on the current work of the United Nations on the island.
- UNRGID
Press communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 11 December 2019
The Geneva International Discussions (GID) held its 50th round on 10-11 December 2019. Over the past decade, engagement by participants contributed to relative stability, while core security and humanitarian issues have remained unresolved. We are now faced with a deteriorating situation on the…
- Ukraine
Note to Correspondents: UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs to visit Ukraine
Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo will visit Ukraine from 12 to 13 December 2019. In Kyiv, Ms. DiCarlo will hold talks with Ukrainian authorities, representatives of United Nations agencies and partner civil society organizations, including groups…
18 Suspected Hazardous Areas in Cyprus Declared Mine-Free
Nicosia, 09 December 2019 – UNFICYP is pleased to announce the clearance of nine suspected hazardous areas each on both sides of the island, amounting to a total area of 210,882 square meters. This confidence-building measure was agreed upon by both leaders on 26 February 2019 as part of their…
- Press Releases
The UN special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, expresses solidarity with the Government and the people of The Gambia, calls on regional and international leaders to uphold their engagement to stop death and despair along migration trails
Dakar, 09 December- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, is deeply saddened by the news that some 62 migrants, mostly Gambians, lost their lives on Wednesday 4 December when their…
UNMISS concerned about clashes in central and northern South Sudan
A fresh outbreak of tribal clashes and other internal fighting has reportedly resulted in the death and displacement of civilians in the central and northern regions of South Sudan over the weekend. “These clashes in areas that have been relatively calm for many months is worrying,” said David…
SRSG Tanin reiterates need to balance freedom of expression with political responsibility
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, expresses serious concern at attempts to distort painful historical events. He also emphasises in the strongest terms the imperative need for an independent judiciary free from political and/or ethnic bias. SRSG…