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From Casa de Nariño, the UN Security Council expressed its support for the peace efforts in Colombia
Bogotá, 8 February 2024. “We are in Colombia to witness first-hand the progress achieved in these eight years of implementation of the 2016 Final Peace Agreement and to express the Security Council’s commitment to peace in Colombia." With these remarks, ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS at the 34th RJMEC Plenary Meeting
Near Verbatim RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, As we begin the year, it is appropriate to review on progress of the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, particularly as it relates to finalizing the building blocks for elections at the end of this year. In my briefing…
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United Nations Security council begins visit to Colombia in support of the country's peace process
Bogotá, 7 February 2024. The full United Nations Security Council arrived in the country today, as part of its visit to Colombia, which will last until 11 February. The delegation, composed of representatives of the permanent members of the Security Council —China, France, the Russian Federation…
PR: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, calls on the M23 to immediately cease hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinshasa, February 07, 2024: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive in eastern DRC and to respect the Luanda Roadmap.
UNMISS reports undeclared ammunition imported by a contingent to the Government of South Sudan
Juba, 7 February 2024: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reported an incident to the Government of South Sudan of undeclared ammunition being transported into Juba by a contingent rotating into the country. The 16 boxes of ammunition were included amongst cargo on a charter flight which…
PR: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, calls on the M23 to immediately cease hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinshasa, February 07, 2024: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive in eastern DRC and to respect the Luanda Roadmap.
UNSCOL Welcomes Japan and UNOPS support to the Lebanese Armed Forces in the provision of critical healthcare services
The Embassy of Japan in Lebanon and UNOPS announced the signing of a project in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Funded by the Government of Japan, the project “Urgent Support to Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) through Enhancement of Health Services and Critical Operations” aims to enhance…
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SRSG ZIADEH CALLS FOR RESTRAINT AND CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT TO RESOLVE OUTSTANDING ISSUES
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh has been following with serious concern recent developments that impact the economic and social rights of Kosovo Serbs and other non-majority communities. SRSG Ziadeh calls for outstanding issues to be…
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UN Security Council visits Colombia at a turning point for peace
UN Security Council visits Colombia at a turning point for peace Bogotá, 6 February 2024. The United Nations Security Council will visit Colombia between 7 and 11 February. This marks its third visit since the signing of the Final Peace Agreement in 2016. "The visit of the Security Council occurs at…
Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen on Anniversary of Earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria
A year ago, thousands of Syrians in Syria and Türkiye perished after devastating earthquakes, and millions fled their destroyed homes. This disaster came on top of more than a decade of conflict and suffering, compounding the tragedy of the Syrian people inside and outside and on both sides of…