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Conclusions for Day One of the Istanbul II Conference on Somalia
Istanbul, 31 May 2012 – The Conference emphasized the importance of encouraging inclusive and equitable growth to reduce poverty in Somalia, including through the promotion of inclusive business practices. It was acknowledged that without stability, security, capable authorities and the rule of law…
National Conference of Stakeholders for the 2012 Elections
Keenly aware of the critical importance of the presidential, parliamentary and local elections scheduled for 17 November 2012 for Sierra Leone's continued progress on the path of durable peace, sustainable development as well as the strengthening of its democratic institutions Fully cognizant of the…
Near verbatim transcript of Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous and Tony Banbury Assistant-Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Department of Field Support Press Conference on the occasion of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Spokesperson Martin Nesirky: Good afternoon everyone and welcome to this briefing. As you are all aware, today is the International Day for Peacekeepers. That is why I’m joined by Hervé Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations and Tony Banbury, the Assistant Secretary-general…
Press conference with Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and Acting Head of the Department of Field Support on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers [near verbatim transcript]
Spokesperson Martin Nesirky: Good afternoon everyone and welcome to this briefing. As you are all aware, today is the International Day for Peacekeepers. That is why I’m joined by Hervé Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations and Tony Banbury, the Assistant Secretary-general…
With 90 Days until the End of the Transitional Period, Many Obstacles to Progress Cleared
Nairobi, 25 May 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, briefed the press today on the recent progress on the Somalia political process. The SRSG had just returned from three days of meetings and deliberations in Addis Ababa with the principal signatories…
SRSG Mahiga expresses dismay over the murder of Somali Journalist
Mogadishu, 24 May 2012 – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, is dismayed to learn of the brutal murder of a Somali journalist today in Mogadishu. Shabelle Radio broadcaster Ahmed Addow Anshuur was gunned down and killed in Mogadishu on…
UNAMA Commends Work of Afghan Media on World Press Day
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day UNAMA commends the work of Afghan media acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of Afghan journalists and media workers throughout the country as well as personal risks taken during difficult years of conflict. Print English One of this year’s themes for…
Consultative Meeting of the Somali Signatories of the Process for Ending the Transition
Addis Ababa, 23 May 2012 – The Somali signatories of the process for ending the transition held a consultative meeting in the African Union Headquarters, from 21 to 23 May 2012. The meeting was hosted by the African Union and facilitated by UNPOS.