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on Murder of Salwa Bugaighis ,at Press Briefing in Geneva on Friday 27 June 2014: We are deeply concerned about the emerging pattern of direct targeting of human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, and media professionals…
KABUL - The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš, today met the Chairman of the Independent Election Commission (IEC), Ahmed Yusuf Nuristani, and briefed him on the Security…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) takes note of today’s Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) press conference, notably statements concerning the adjudication of allegations…
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today extended his best wishes to all Somali people as they prepare for the holy month of Ramadan.“Ramadan is a time for…
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today extended his best wishes to all Somali people as they prepare for the holy month of Ramadan.“Ramadan is a time for…
Mogadishu - For years, the quick money promised by piracy has lured many Somali youth into criminal networks, and many have disappeared, been jailed and even lost their lives. Determined to reverse this state of affairs…
KABUL - International support for Afghanistan was a major topic at meeting of the United Nations Security Council, held earlier this week to discuss the Secretary-General’s latest report on the country.The Secretary-General’s…
Malabo - On 26 June 2014, the Secretary-General met with the Prime Minister of Somalia, H.E. Mr. Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, on the margins of the African Summit in Malabo. The Prime Minister and Secretary-General discussed the…
Statement by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women UN Women strongly condemns the assassination of the Libyan leader and women’s rights advocate Salwa Bugaighis. Today we join millions in mourning the loss of…
KABUL - With the holy month of Ramadan starting shortly, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the people and Government of Afghanistan and wish them peace and happiness throughout the coming days.The need for…
27 June 2014 - The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ivan Šimonović, today called on authorities of Burundi to ensure that human rights are fully protected ahead of next year's presidential…
New York, 26 June 2014 - The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Libya on the election of the Council of Representatives. The election marks an important step in moving the transition process forward and stabilizing…