The Transitional Government in Sudan emphasized the need to enhance the capacity of government officials and media organizations in areas most impacted by the negative effects of hate speech. Therefore, the United Nations…
Algiers, 30-31 August 2021 Excellencies, At the outset, I would like to thank the Government of Algeria for organizing this important and timely meeting. The presence of the high-level representatives from the neighboring…
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Over three months have passed since the deadly escalation between Israel and militants in Gaza and the situation remains tense. In response, the United Nations continues to…
People Trafficking | UNODC helps train Somali state attorneys with prosecuting people traffickers Eight Somali prosecutors received training from UNODC and the Attorney General’s Office on international cooperation in the…
The Secretary-General expresses his deep concern about the rapidly deteriorating socio-economic situation in Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling every day with hyperinflation, acute shortages of fuel, electricity…
UNITAMS SRSG Mr. Volker Perthes paid a two-day visit to River Nile State in northeastern Sudan on 24-25 August 2021. He was accompanied by Mr. Eddie Rowe, WFP Resident Representative in Sudan. The delegation arrived at Atbara…
TRIPOLI, 26 August 2021 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the creation of a new joint force, from both sides of the demarcation lines, comprising the 166 Battalion for Protection and Security and…
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* welcome the convening of the National Consultative Council (NCC) on 21 and 22 August, and commend the regular NCC consultation towards furthering the electoral process. We note…
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* welcome the convening of the National Consultative Council (NCC) on 21 and 22 August, and commend the regular NCC consultation towards furthering the electoral process. We note…
Kismayo – Displaced and marginalized women in the Somali federal states of Jubaland and South West State will soon receive a boost in efforts to build their resilience, self-reliance and leadership skills thanks to a new…
Mr. President, I am pleased to join you today to brief the Security Council on current developments in Yemen. Unfortunately, since the last Council session on Yemen there has been no further progress in the UN’s ongoing…