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UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon briefs UN Security Council
Today, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (SCL), briefed the UN Security Council, alongside UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The consultations followed publication of the latest report (S/2024/548) of UN Secretary-General Antonio…
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Note to Correspondents: Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East and Asia Pacific, Khaled Khiari, participates in the United Nations - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation General Meeting
The General Cooperation Meeting between the Secretariats of the United Nations and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and their specialized bodies is taking place at the headquarters of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 22-24 July 2024. The meeting…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL statement on the Cairo meeting between members of House of Representatives and High Council of State
Tripoli - UNSMIL takes note of the meeting of members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State Cairo on 18 July. While the Mission welcomes all steps in support of a Libyan consensus that facilitates a Libyan-led and owned political process towards national elections, the…
- Press Releases
Central African Republic: Urgent action required to address human rights violations in places of detention - UN report
GENEVA/BANGUI - Urgent and concrete action is required to ensure respect for human rights in places of detention in the Central African Republic (CAR), where torture and ill-treatment, illegal and arbitrary arrest and detention, malnutrition and poor healthcare are prevalent, a UN report issued…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL welcomes the hosting of Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli, Calls for Rights-Based Approach
TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes today’s Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli. The forum can serve as an important opportunity to take forward a human rights-based approach to migration governance. The Mission reinforces the need for a concerted international effort based on shared responsibility…
- League of Arab States
Note to Correspondents: Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East and Asia Pacific Khaled Khiari participates in the UN-League of Arab States General Cooperation Meeting
The 16th General Cooperation Meeting between the Secretariats of the United Nations and the League of Arab States and their specialized bodies is taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 17 to 19 July 2024. The meeting is co-chaired by Mr. Khaled Khiari, United Nations Assistant…
Community-based militias take heavy toll on civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Widespread attacks against civilians persist across South Sudan, driven primarily by subnational armed violence involving community-based militias and/or civil defense groups, according to the latest quarterly brief by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Between January and…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL welcomes completion of voter registration for municipal elections, calls for continued support of HNEC
Tripole - UNSMIL congratulates the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) on completing the first phase of voter registration for 60 municipalities across Libya. Despite challenging circumstances, 210,545 Libyan citizens have registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections. The mission…
- Press Releases
UN Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement welcomes new Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Mari Yamashita
The United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Mari Yamashita of Japan. She deployed to Hudaydah on 2 July 2024, following engagements with counterparts in Aden and Sana’a, and courtesy calls with the…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1222nd Meeting on the Role of Mediation and Reconciliation in Conflict Resolution in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 15 July 2024
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1222nd meeting, expressed grave concern over the escalating attacks by M23, ADF, and FDLR in eastern DRC, demanding immediate cessation and withdrawal of armed groups. The Council called for the reinforcement of the Luanda and…