Secretary-General says Temporary Relocation of United Nations Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea begins, with advance units moving to Ethiopian side of border
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The temporary relocation of personnel and equipment of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE), from…
Secretary-General to relocate United Nations Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea from Eritrea unless Eritrean Government reinstates fuel supplies tomorrow
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the critical crisis facing the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea…
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia-Eritrea
Following is the text of the Security Council press statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea, delivered today by the Council President, Kenzo Oshima ( Japan): Members of the Security Council are deeply concerned over reports that…
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Secretary-General's remarks at the Extraordinary Arab Summit on the situation in the Middle East/Gaza
Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, all protocols observed. President El-Sisi, thank you for convening leaders from across the Arab world to unite at this Extraordinary Arab Summit dedicated to Palestine. Since the…
Message of SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu on Women's Day 2025
This year, the United Nations and the Verification Mission commemorate International Women's Day with the theme “For women and girls in ALL their diversity: Rights, equality and empowerment”. Sustainable peace is only…
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Secretary-General's message on the launch of the Berlin Initiative: for a Diplomatic Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
I commend the launch of The Berlin Initiative and its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, the ensuing Israeli military operations…
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Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media, during his visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality…
On Dhusamareb visit, top UN official highlights need for national unity and notes local progress
Dhusamareb – A mix of national and local matters were covered today during a meeting between the leader of Somalia’s Federal Member State of Galmudug and the top United Nations official in the country. “On the national side…
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Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media, during his visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality…
The 2016 Peace Agreement has made remarkable progress, although structural problems in the country remain the main challenge to achieving sustainable peace
In challenging times, it is necessary to maintain commitment, review priorities, make strategic decisions and implement sound policies. Bogotá, 7 April 2025. In his most recent report on the UN Verification Mission in…