DSRSG and OiC UNMIK Mr. Shin conducts high level meetings in Belgrade ahead of SC briefing on Kosovo
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of UNMIK Mr. Milbert Dongjoon Shin has concluded a visit to Belgrade, where he held a series of high-level meetings as part of regular consultations ahead of the upcoming UN Security Council session on UNMIK. During his…
Statement on CEC's decision to accredit media outlets previously denied accreditation ahead of municipal elections
UNMIK welcomes the decision by the Central Election Commission to accredit Serbian-language media outlets and others who were previously denied accreditation to cover the upcoming municipal elections. The decision assists the flow of information and ensures the constitutionally protected rights of…
'Time to learn our own stories': young photographers ready to leave parents' stories in the past
“We have all been told stories from our parents but it’s very good to learn from our own stories,” says 22-year-old photography enthusiast Fjolla Aliu. Aliu is one of 18 young people from across Kosovo who have transcended both history and ethnic divides through the medium of photography -…
DSRSG / OIC of UNMIK Milbert Dongjoon Shin Security Council Briefing on UNMIK
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, It is my honour to brief the Council on developments in Kosovo, since the latest report of the Secretary-General covering the period from March 16th through September 15th, and also provide some…
DSRSG Shin to UN Security Council : We welcome peaceful and inclusive municipal elections and encourage the same spirit as process continues
21 October, 2025 – The peaceful and inclusive atmosphere of recent local elections was commended by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of UNMIK Milbert Dongjoon Shin in his briefing to the UN Security Council. “Municipal governments are the closest link to…
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UN Turns 80: “Reaffirming the UN commitment to serve all communities in Kosovo”
Press Release (UNMIK/UNKT) PRISTINA – Today, as the world marks 80 years of the United Nations, we reflect on its crucial role - improving and saving lives around the world, advancing peace, protecting human rights, fostering sustainable development and responding to global crises. Amid serious…
Security Council establishes UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic
10 April 2014 – Deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation and ongoing human rights abuses in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Security Council today approved the establishment of a nearly 12,000-strong United Nations peacekeeping operation to protect civilians and facilitate…
Calling for end to violence, Secretary-General welcomes new mission in Central African Republic
10 April 2014 - The Secretary-General welcomes the adoption today of Security Council resolution 2149, establishing the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
UN chief uses Central African Republic visit to spotlight ongoing crisis, urge end to violence
5 April 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid a visit to the Central African Republic (CAR) on Saturday to focus the world's attention on a crisis that has been marked by widespread atrocities and suffering, and to call on the country's citizens to heed the lessons of neighbouring Rwanda and…
MINUSCA follows with interest the ex-Séléka discussions in Ndele
Bangui, 12 May 2014 – The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) followed with interest the ex-Séléka discussions held in Ndele (North), which included the participation of various combatants and respective political leaders.
Central African Republic’s children witnessing ‘sheer brutality,’ says senior UN official
13 May 2014 – The children of the Central African Republic are witnessing terrible violence in what has become a forgotten crisis, a senior United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) official today said, urging the international community to ‘stand up’ and stop and help end the crisis as soon as…
New fighting in northern Central African Republic displaces thousands – UN
16 May 2014 – As fighting worsens in northern Central African Republic, United Nations humanitarian agencies and partners are working to protect displaced people and children, and to support conflict-hit farmers, it was announced today. More than 23,000 people were displaced in the Kaga Bandoror…