The UNSG interview (video)
Ahead of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72), Secretary-General António Guterres called for global solutions that can address global problems. https://www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary/asset/1962…
European Union Supports WFP Assistance For Sahrawi Refugees In Algeria
ALGIERS – The European Union has contributed €4.9 million (US$5.5 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to continue to cover the basic food needs of Sahrawi refugees residing in camps in Algeria. The…
Mr. Horst Köhler of Germany - Personal Envoy for Western Sahara
Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Horst Köhler, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany, as his Personal Envoy for Western Sahara. The new Personal Envoy succeeds Christopher…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers
On 29 May each year, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers. The Peacekeepers Day is an opportunity to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving the United…
Refugees Day
21 June 2017 – Facing a fast-growing refugee crisis, Uganda is set to host in its capital, Kampala, a 'Solidarity Summit' with the support of the United Nations, to rally international support for refugees and host…
The SRSG chaired the memorial parade for Major Kalil Touré from Guinea
OBITUARY On 1 June 2017, the last farewell in uniform was given to Major Kalil Touré from Guinea with a memorial parade. Major Kalil Touré arrived in MINURSO on 27 May 2016 as a peacekeeper to monitor the ceasefire. During…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
MINURSO commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers
On On 29 May each year, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers. The Peacekeepers Day is an opportunity to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving the United…
Secretary-General Welcomes Withdrawal of Moroccan, Frente Polisario Elements from Western Sahara’s Guerguerat Area, Urging Adherence to Ceasefire
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: We welcome the withdrawal of all Frente Polisario elements from the Guerguerat area, between the berm and the border with…
24th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism Meeting on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur
NEW YORK - The following is a the 'Agreed Outcome' document following the 24th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism meeting on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), held in New York on 22…
UN envoy condemns killing of Israeli security personnel by Palestinian in West Bank
The United Nations envoy for the Israel-Palestine peace efforts has condemned today's fatal shooting attack by a Palestinian perpetrator against Israeli security personnel in the West Bank, deploring that such an incident…
Fresh training for new military observer & liaison officers
NICOSIA 26 September 2017 - As UNFICYP’s sectors and units undergo regular rotation, thorough training for incoming Military Observer and Liaison Officers (MOLO) and Sector Civil Affairs and Military Liaison Officers (SCAMLO)…
Role of social media in conflict resolution and peacebuilding focus of El Fasher debate
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. EL FASHER - The role of social media in conflict resolution and peacebuilding was the topic of a UNAMID-supported debate to mark the International Day of Peace. Held under the theme…