The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, attended on 31 May in Ndjamena, Chad, the Second Regional…
Author Abel Kavanagh describes an innovative programme taking place at the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL): "Virtual reality would allow us to transport people to the heart of our activities on the ground, immerse them…
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, concluded today his two-day visit to Niamey, capital of Niger. He had a series of meetings with the authorities of the country, and…
Libya – So far in 2017, IOM Libya has assisted 4,030 stranded migrants to return home from Libya through its voluntary humanitarian return (VHR) programme. The latest return was last Thursday (25 May), when IOM helped 165…
Mr. President, Thank you very much for the opportunity to brief this Council on the latest developments in the Yemeni peace process. Tragically, the violence continues on numerous fronts, deepening the suffering of the Yemeni…
Mogadishu - The Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Mr. Erik Solheim, visited Somalia to assess the extent and impact of the prevailing drought on the environment and to discuss support for the new…
PRESS STATEMENT 07/2017 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating, welcomed the inauguration of Ahmed Ducaale Geelle “Xaaf” as the President of Galmudug that took place in…
PRESS STATEMENT 07/2017 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating, welcomed the inauguration of Ahmed Ducaale Geelle “Xaaf” as the President of Galmudug that took place in…
Mogadishu - The European Union, in partnership with the United Nations and the Banadir Regional Administration, has launched a €12 million ($13.4 million) project to protect and support the reintegration of Internally…
FARAH - At a UN-backed, three-day symposium, leaders from across the western province of Farah debated ways to enhance prospects for peace and reconciliation in their communities. Last week's event, organized by the Farah…
“Investing in Peace Around the World” 29 May 2017 For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN…
Libya - IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix is expanding its programme by increasing its Flow Monitoring coverage to 35 baladiyas, launching a pilot of Detention Centre Profiles and developing rapid response assessment…