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The Mission, led by the President of the Council of Ministers of the CEDEAO, Robert Dussey and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, met with the President of the Republic, PAIGC, PRS and the Group of 15 MPs expelled from PAIGC, and the international community represented in Bissau and noted that…

They denounce the actions being taken by those who seek to obstruct and prevent a resolution of the crisis. They condemn the recent actions taken by the national authorities to prevent the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cabo Verde (PAIGC) from convening and holding its Party…

The Report presents the latest developments in the political, security, human rights, socio-economic and humanitarian aspects in Guinea-Bissau is presented at a time when the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sanctioned 19 Bissau-Guinean politicians involved in the political…

“This briefing is taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving political situation in Guinea-Bissau”, SRSG Touré said explaining that in recent weeks, a series of key events have occurred with important ramifications, including the appointment of a new Prime Minister by President Jose…

The Security Council supports the efforts of ECOWAS to ensure a swift resolution of the crisis and acknowledges its decision of 4 February 2018 to impose sanctions against those obstructing the implementation of the Conakry Agreement of 14 October 2016, whose prerequisite remains the appointment of…

The event has marked the end of the visit of the UNDP Electoral Task Force mission in Bissau aiming to fine-tune technical, material and financial preparations of the upcoming elections and meet with national authorities, managers of electoral institutions and the international community. “Today, we…

“On this International Women's Day, let's take the opportunity to applaud the work and courage of these women who, for the most part, do not receive the recognition they deserve.”, said Modibo Touré. “I urge all Bissau-Guineans to make their voices heard, to participate in decision-making throughout…

In the resolution, the Security Council supports the efforts of ECOWAS to ensure a rapid resolution of the crisis and acknowledges its 04 February 2018 adoption of targeted sanctions against those who obstruct the implementation of the Conakry Agreement of 14 October 2016, which requires the…

UNIOGBIS/PIU: ​A you mission ends, what is your general assessment of your stay in Bissau? Abdel-Fatau Musah: Look, people are really worried about the situation in the country, about the impasse that is ongoing, the paralysis of institutions and uncertainty among the population because even though…

Mr. Filho succeeds Modibo Touré of Mali, who will complete his assignment on 6 May 2018. The Secretary-General is grateful for Mr. Touré’s leadership and for the accomplishments of the mission during his tenure at UNIOGBIS. Mr. Filho brings over four decades of experience in government service and…

Today’s briefing was requested in resolution 2404, which renewed the mandate of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) last February. While small forward steps to break a languishing political impasse in the country were hopeful ahead of elections and the resumption of…

The main goal is to share knowledge on military leadership approaches and military values, duties, responsibilities and the respect for the Constitution. UNIOGBIS Senior Military Adviser Colonel Costa Neto, who led the seminar, emphasized the importance of the conference. “These seminars are a…