Mogadishu, – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today called for an immediate end to the fighting in Kismaayo. According to unconfirmed reports, clashes flared yesterday and…
06 June 2013 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, José Ramos-Horta, expressed concern at the socio-economic situation in Guinea-Bissau when he addressed a seminar held on Thursday 6 June…
New York, – The Council welcomes the launch on 3 June of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Somalia (UNSOM), and reiterates its support for the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr Nicholas Kay.
URUZGAN - A newly-built airport terminal, funded by the Netherlands, has been inaugurated in central Uruzgan province. The terminal is built in accordance with international standards with a capacity to facilitate 900…
I just had a good meeting with caretaker Minister (Faysal) Karameh. Before that, I met with parliamentarians from the Future bloc and I also met with security representatives. I will also be meeting later today with…
KABUL - Additional funding is needed for Afghanistan and Pakistan if the United Nations humanitarian community and its partners are to deliver lifesaving services and assist the South Asian countries in developing their…
5 June 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed regret that a new media law in Burundi was promulgated with provisions that may have a negative impact on the freedom of the press. In statement issued by his…
KABUL - United Nations agencies in Afghanistan joined hands with local partners to mark World Environment Day today with workshops and awareness raising activities in line with theme of this year’s global day ‘Think.Eat.Save…
Conakry, 5 june 2013 - Said Djinnit welcomed the start of the substantive discussions between the Government and the opposition ahead of the legislative elections. He has reported that the discussions took place in a…
TOKYO - The United Nations agency leading global efforts to fight against illicit drugs and international crime signed a new joint plan of action with Japan earlier this week for regional cooperation in Africa and Asia…
Transcript of press conference by Joint Special Representative for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi - Geneva, 5 June 2013 JSRS: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am very grateful to you for your patience and regret that it has…
The head of the new United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) today pledged to support the Government and the people of the country in their quest for security and prosperity, as he arrived in the country’s capital…