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…
S.C PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON TRANSNATIONAL CRIME, DRUG TRAFFICKING, PIRACY, TERRORISM IN W.A -SAHEL
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…
SC CALLS FOR SYSTEM-WIDE UN ACTION TO COMBAT TRANSNATIONAL CRIME IN WEST AFRICA
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…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the SG on the Upcoming Presidential Election in Seneg
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…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson of the SG on the presidential election in Senegal
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…
Said Djinnit meets with President Alassane Ouattara (ECOWAS)
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…
Said Djinnit meets with President Alassane Ouattara (ECOWAS)
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…
UNOCI AND UNMIL ADOPT AN ACTION PLAN TO STRENGTHEN JOINT COOPERATION
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…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau
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…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau
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…
Statement by SRSG Djinnit to AU Peace and Security in Bamako
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…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on 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…