UNMIL Officer-in-Charge challenges Liberia to fully implement legislation
UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey speaks at a two-day international conference on Security Sector Reform at the University of Liberia. Monrovia - UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey today said that the success of…
INTERVIEW: Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins – UN envoy
Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins for security in the country, delivering much needed services and creating jobs, says the United Nations envoy to the country, Tadamichi Yamamoto. At the same time, Mr…
In visit to Haiti, Security Council delegation to reaffirm support for country's stability and development
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday began a three-day visit to Haiti to reaffirm its support for the Haitian Government and people in strengthening institutions to contribute to the country's stability and…
Irish Police Commissioner visits UNFICYP HQ
NICOSIA, 23 June 2017 - The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána (the Irish police), Nóirín O'Sullivan, paid a visit to UNFICYP HQ today, where she met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus & Head of…
Bi-communal Choir for Peace in Cyprus turns 20
NICOSIA, 22June 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the Bi-communal Choir for Peace in Cyprus, whose members, from both…
In Haiti, Security Council spotlights opportunities for country's reform towards stability and development
Wrapping up a three-day visit to Haiti, a Security Council delegation today stressed that it has accomplished the objectives of the mission, including a first-hand look into how best the United Nations could contribute to the…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170 UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170
Upcoming Cyprus Conference 'a unique opportunity,' says UN negotiator
A fresh round of talks on Cyprus will last “as long as it takes,” but there are no guarantees of success, the United Nations negotiator facilitating the process said today. Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Espen Barth Eide…
Despite progress, challenges remain for Liberia to consolidate peace gains, UN Security Council told
In spite of “remarkable” progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and…
58 cattle retrieved, pastoralists express gratitude to UNISFA
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) facilitated the retrieval and handing-over of the 58 stolen herd of cattle to the rightful owner, a Ngok Dinka pastoralist, on 26 June 2017 in Todach village, 17…
UN assets worth $400k donated to LAF and LAF Intel
Brigadier General Mohammed Janbay of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) signs a receipt of the equipment donated by UNIFIL. UNIFIL today handed over a number of UN-owned assets worth nearly $400,000 to the Lebanese Armed Forces…
UN Police strengthens capacity of national counterparts in Lofa County
UN Police and LNP discuss with members of the community in Lofa County about community policing and security during electioneering period. Voinjama, Liberia – The United Nations Police (UNPOL) and Liberia National Police (LNP…