Showing 2791-2800 of 8488 results found.
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 247 - 5 September 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 247 - 5 September 2019
UNIFIL HoM/FC meets with Lebanese Prime Minister
In the wake of the serious incident along the Blue Line on 1 September that occurred amidst mounting tension following developments outside the UNIFIL area of operations, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Stefano Del Col today called on Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Beirut…
UN Secretary-General statement on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s attack in Kabul by the Taliban. Such indiscriminate attacks can never be justified. The Secretary-General expresses his deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. The Kabul bombing came…
Statement by the United Nations Spokesperson in Cyprus on behalf of the Technical Committee on Culture,03 September 2019
Nicosia, 03 September 2019 - The Technical Committee on Culture is pleased to announce an exchange of art works and audiovisual recordings that took place today in the United Nations Protected Area. The exchange followed an agreement made by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, and the…
UNIFIL statement on today’s incidents along the Blue Line
At about 5:00 p.m. today UNIFIL was informed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that an anti-tank missile had been fired from the vicinity of Marun Ar Ras in southern Lebanon at an IDF vehicle in the Avivim area, south of the Blue Line. In response the IDF conducted artillery fire directed at the…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL: latest attacks on Mitiga Airport, a direct threat to the lives of civilian passengers; perpetrators will face accountability
TRIPOLI, 01 September 2019 – Following another attack today, 01 September, on Mitiga airport UNSMIL dispatched an assessment mission to the airport. The mission was able to confirm that four projectiles struck the civilian parts of the airport; three projectiles landed in the parking lot and one hit…
- Press Releases
Ghassan Salame bids farewell to his deputy for humanitarian affairs Maria do Valle Ribeiro, welcomes her successor Yacoub El Hillo
Tripoli, 30 August 2019 – As her assignment in Libya has come to an end after two and half years of tireless work and dedication, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, Ghassan Salamé, expressed his sincere appreciation for his Deputy, the UN Resident Coordinator and…
STATEMENT BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
On the occasion of the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting efforts to determine the fate and whereabouts of persons still missing in Kosovo. While…
- UNRGID
Press Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
The recent developments in the Gugutiantkari area have raised tensions on the ground and have humanitarian consequences for the local people. As with all such fencing, the newly erected structures hinder freedom of movement for people living there, prevent them from reaching their orchards and…
- Press Releases
UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees calls for increased support, amidst deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya – UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly T. Clements, concluded a two-day visit to Libya on Tuesday, committing to continued support for displaced people and others affected by ongoing clashes. During her mission, Clements assessed the growing humanitarian needs facing…