Haiti: New UN mission to take innovative approach to strengthening rule of law
The head of the new United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti, known as MINUJUSTH, has said the operation will carry out its work in an innovative in the island nation – complete with an unusually tight timeframe…
MINUSCA DENOUNCES RECENT ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN PAOUA
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) strongly condemns the violence that has resulted in loss of life and population displacement in Paoua (North West)…
New Head of MINURSO arrives in Laayoune
New Head of MINURSO arrives in Laayoune New Head of MINURSO arrives in Laayoune Laayoune, 3 January 2018 On 28 December, Colin Stewart, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara and…
Local community welcomes rehabilitation of Pibor-Bor road by UN peacekeepers
Traditional houses in Gumuruk in the greater Jonglei area. Soon their inhabitants shall enjoy an improved version of the Bor-Pibor road passing by their community. The community of Gumuruk, along the often impassable road…
MINUSCA Categorically Refutes Allegations of Supplying Armed Groups with Weapons and Ammunitions
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) categorically rejects recent allegations printed in the article: "Paoua: MINUSCA caught in the act of supplying…
UN Security Council condemns 'heinous and cowardly' terrorist attack in Kabul
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack that took place in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on 4 January, killing at least 15 people and leaving some 25 others…
Western Sahara: UN chief urges easing of tensions in Guerguerat area
Deeply concerned over rising tensions near Guerguerat in the buffer strip in southern Western Sahara between the Moroccan berm and the Mauritanian border, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday called…
UN announces special probe into attacks on peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo
The United Nations is launching a special investigation into attacks on peacekeepers in restive eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one month after 15 'blue helmets' were killed and dozens wounded in the deadliest…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers renovate football fields for third National Unity Day
UNMISS is contributing to the third National Unity Day in Juba by means of its Bangladeshi Engineering Contingent, which is renovating football fields in the capital. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting…
Secretary-General appoints Dmitry Titov of Russia to lead Special Investigation into attacks on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Secretary-General today announced the appointment of Dmitry Titov of Russia to lead a Special Investigation into recent attacks on peacekeepers and peacekeeping bases in the Beni territory of North Kivu province…
Secretary-General announces Special Investigation into attacks on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Secretary-General today announced the appointment of Dmitry Titov of Russia to lead a Special Investigation into recent attacks on peacekeepers and peacekeeping bases in the Beni territory of North Kivu province…
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Statement attributable to the Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Western Sahara
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about recent increased tensions in the vicinity of Guerguerat in the Buffer Strip in southern Western Sahara between the Moroccan berm and the Mauritanian border. The Secretary…