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- Press Releases
Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Williams’ message on World Press Freedom Day
Tripoli, 3 May 2020 - An independent media, free from intimidation and threats, is crucial to laying the foundations of democracy. On this day, I want to pay tribute to the brave journalists and media workers in Libya who…
- Press Releases
UNHCR steps up help during Ramadan for displaced Libyans, refugees and asylum seekers, as war and Coronavirus make life harsher
TRIPOLI, 3 May 2020 - UNHCR has begun a series of extra emergency distributions in Tripoli, to assist some of the most vulnerable people during Ramadan, and as war and COVID-19 present new threats. The first distribution got…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS TO HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON PRESS FREEDOM AND TACKLING DISINFORMATION IN THE COVID-19
Excellencies, distinguished panel members, dear friends, Good morning, good afternoon and good evening. It is a great pleasure to speak to you, and I hope you are all keeping safe and well. We mark World Press Freedom Day…
Statement by Deborah Lyons on World Press Freedom Day
KA BUL - World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must play our part in defending press freedom. Afghanistan can be justly proud…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2020 “Journalism Without Fear or Favour”
New York, 3 May 2020 Journalists and media workers are crucial to helping us make informed decisions. As the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic, those decisions can make the difference between life and death. On World Press…
- Statements
Statement by SRSG Tanin on recent reported incidents directed against non-majority communities
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, has expressed concern over the growing number of reported incidents directed against non-majority communities during recent weeks, including…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LABOUR
New York, 1 May 2020 In many countries around the world, today is a day to celebrate workers. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic unfolding around us, we are truly seeing workers who too often toil unseen. Perhaps as never…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL urges Libyan parties to seize upon calls for truce to resume the 5+5 Joint Military Commission Talks
Building on the various Libyan and international calls for a ceasefire, including the Libyan National Army's constructive statement announcing a truce during Ramadan and the response of the Government of National Accord…
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update No. 277 - 1-7 May 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update 7 May 2020
- Press Releases
Escalation in ground fighting drives up civilian casualties in first quarter of 2020
Between 1 January and 31 March 2020, UNSMIL documented at least 131 civilian casualties (64 deaths and 67 injuries). This figure represents an overall increase in civilian casualties of 45 per cent compared to the preceding…