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Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 9 October 2019
The 49th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place today. In Working Group I dealing with security issues, the exchanges focused on the situation on the ground and the worrisome developments of August 2019, in particular in the Chorchana – Tsnelisi area. In this context, the Co…
- Press Releases
Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya El Hillo condemns increasing attacks on civilians, calls for the respect of international humanitarian law and protection of civilians
Tripoli, 08 October 2019 - The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Yacoub El Hillo, strongly condemns all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Libya. Newly arrived El Hillo is reminded…
Press statement on the situation in the Great Lakes region
The members of the Security Council met on 3 October 2019 to discuss the situation in the Great lakes region and the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. They were briefed by Mr Huang Xia, Special envoy of the…
- Press Releases & Statements
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Syria
The Secretary-General is following with great concern recent statements regarding northeastern Syria, in particular the risk to civilians from any potential military actions. He calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint. The Secretary-General emphasizes that civilians and civilian…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 251
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 251
- Press Releases
UNSMIL appalled by an airstrike targeting the Equestrian Club in Tripoli’s Janzour, reportedly injuring a number of children
Tripoli, 06 October 2019 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is appalled by an airstrike conducted by General Haftar’s forces, targeting the Equestrian Club in Tripoli’s Janzour neighbourhood. The airstrike, which took place today in the afternoon, reportedly injured a number of…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL expresses alarm at continued attempt by parallel authorities to divide Libya’s National Oil Company’s operations
Friday, 04 October 2019 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is alarmed by indications that parallel, unrecognized authorities in Libya are threatening the operation and management of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) and its subsidiary Brega. The mission reiterates that the…
Note to correspondents: Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo to visit Middle East
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo will visit the Middle East from 5 to 11 October 2019 to discuss with key counterparts and partners current efforts by UN Missions, agencies, funds and programmes in the region. From 5 to 8 October, Ms…
Near verbatim transcript: Media Briefing by the SRSG and Head of UN in South Sudan, Mr. David Shearer
NEAR VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT MEDIA BRIEFING BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND HEAD OF THE UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN, MR. DAVID SHEARER Wednesday, 02 October 2019