News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

New York, 21 February 2012 -(S/PRST/2012/12) - “The Security Council reaffirms its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. “The Security Council expresses concern about the serious threats to international…

New York, 21 February 2012 - Strongly concerned by the impact of transnational organized crime on West Africa and the Sahel region, including the corruption and indiscriminate violence often associated with it, the Security Council today called for system-wide United Nations action to help combat…

New York, 23 February 2012 - As Senegal prepares to hold its presidential election scheduled for Sunday, 26 February 2012, the Secretary-General reiterates his calls for a peaceful, credible and transparent process in line with Senegal’s longstanding democratic tradition and the aspirations of its…

New York, 1 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Senegal for the peaceful and orderly manner in which the first round of the presidential election, held on 26 February, took place. He acknowledges the role and contribution of national stakeholders, including electoral…

Abidjan, 8 March, 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit held a meeting in Abidjan with Côte d’Ivoire President Mr. Alassane Dramane Ouattara who is also the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He also met…

Abidjan, 8 March, 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit held a meeting in Abidjan with Côte d’Ivoire President Mr. Alassane Dramane Ouattara who is also the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He also met…

Abidjan, 7 March 2012 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d’Ivoire, Bert Koenders, the interim Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Liberia, Moustapha Soumaré, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Saïd Djinnit, ended on…

New York, 15 March 2012 - As Guinea-Bissau prepares to hold presidential elections on Sunday, 18 March 2012, the Secretary-General appeals to national stakeholders, including the Government, political parties, civil society and the population as a whole, to ensure that the poll takes place in a…

New York, 19 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Guinea-Bissau for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential election held on 18 March. As the electoral process continues, he reiterates his appeal to the candidates and their supporters to abide by the laws, and calls…

Bamako, le 20 mars 2012 - Permettez-moi, d’emblée, de saluer l’initiative prise par l’Union africaine en tenant cette réunion ministérielle du Conseil Paix et Sécurité à Bamako, marquant ainsi sa préoccupation face à la situation sécuritaire et humanitaire au Sahel et plus particulièrement au Mali.

New York, 21 March 2012 - The Secretary-General is following with deep concern the developments today in Mali. He calls for calm and for grievances to be resolved peacefully and within the democratic process. The Secretary-General reaffirms United Nations support for the constitutional order in Mali…

New York, 22 March 2012 - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the rebellion by elements of the Malian armed forces who have announced the dissolution of government institutions and the suspension of the Constitution. He calls on those responsible to refrain from any actions that could increase…