Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on bombings in Nigeria
New York, 25 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the attacks targeting churches in Madala, on the outskirt of the Nigerian capital, Abuja and the north-eastern city of Jos, which have left many dead and injured. The Secretary-General expresses his sympathy and…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau
New York, 27 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau. The primacy of the lawful civilian authorities according to the constitution must be respected.The Secretary-General also encourages the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to respect due…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau
New York, 9 January 2012 - The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the passing of President Malam Bacai Sanha today in Paris. The Secretary-General presents his condolences to the family of the late President and the people of Guinea-Bissau. He pays tribute to President Sanha's leadership in…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Attacks in Kano, Nigeria
New York, 21 January 2012 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the multiple attacks that have taken place across the northern Nigerian city of Kano, causing large-scale casualties and massive destruction to property.The Secretary-General is appalled at the frequency and intensity…
Djinnit visits Togo
Lome, 24 January 2012 - As part of his regular consultations with leaders of West African countries, the Special Representative of Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit, concluded a two-day visit in Togo, a country that currently chairs the Economic and Monetary Union of West Africa (UEMOA…
Djinnit meets Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade
Dakar, 25 January 2012 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit met with the President of the Republic of Senegal to extend his wishes on the occasion of the New Year. The Special representative took the opportunity to discuss the organization of the…
Djinnit meets Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade
Dakar, 25 January 2012 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit met with the President of the Republic of Senegal to extend his wishes on the occasion of the New Year. The Special representative took the opportunity to discuss the organization of the…
Djinnit visits Togo
Lome, 24 January 2012 - As part of his regular consultations with leaders of West African countries, the Special Representative of Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit, concluded a two-day visit in Togo, a country that currently chairs the Economic and Monetary Union of West Africa (UEMOA…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Senegal
New York, 31 January 2012 - The Secretary-General is concerned about the upsurge of tensions in Senegal ahead of the presidential election scheduled for 26 February 2012.The Secretary-General urges all political parties and national stakeholders to refrain from violence in the pursuit of their…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Mali
New York, 8 February 2012 - The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the fighting between Tuareg rebel groups and Government forces in northern Mali. He is especially troubled by the large-scale humanitarian consequences of the crisis, including civilian casualties and thousands of internally…
Said Djinnit visits Mali
Bamako, 10 February 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit visited Bamako to gather information on the evolution of the situation in the context of events taking place in the north of the country. During his visit, Djinnit met with the President of…
The United Nations and INTERPOL to strengthen collaboration in West Africa
Lyon, 13 February 2012 - The Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit today met with Ronald K. Noble, the Secretary General of International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to discuss issues of common concern in West Africa.