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Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman Concludes Visit to The Gambia, Underscores Importance of Regional Cooperation and Good Governance
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Barrie Freeman, concluded today her visit to Banjul, The Gambia, where she participated in a two-day high-level workshop on…
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- Inclusive democratic process and national reconciliation
- Strengthened rule of law institutions and transitional justice processes
Structured Dialogue: National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track advances discussions on transitional justice and rights-based reconciliation
TRIPOLI – Members of the Structured Dialogue’s National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track concluded their third round of in-person meetings in Tripoli on Thursday. The discussions focused on transitional justice…
On the day after his arrival in Goma, North Kivu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, visited the Mubambiro transit camp on the morning of Saturday, 25 April.
©MONUSCO / Aubin Mukoni
Goma: At Mubambiro, James Swan highlights the importance of disarmament and reintegration for peace in eastern DRC
On the day after his arrival in Goma, North Kivu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, visited the Mubambiro transit…
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began today an official visit to Israel where she is scheduled to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions will focus on opportunities to…
UNSOS trains Somali women entrepreneurs on doing business with the UN
Mogadishu – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) recently hosted a one-day seminar for 40 Somali women entrepreneurs, equipping them with knowledge of United Nations procurement procedures and how to compete…
Fallen Indonesian peacekeeper remembered
A solemn memorial today paid tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of a UNIFIL peacekeeper who died on Friday having been critically injured in a projectile explosion in his base last month. Head of Mission and Force…
INFORMATION NOTE: UNMISS-supported southern Unity mobile court concludes in Leer
LEER/BENTIU/JUBA - The southern Unity mobile court in Leer, Unity state, has concluded its proceedings. Since it began hearing cases on 23 March, the court addressed a total of 68 criminal and civil cases, including serious…
- Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration
UNOAU participates in AU consultations on non-state armed groups
UNOAU joined AU consultations on a continental approach to non state armed groups, prevention and reintegration.
UNOAU supports visit of UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide to Addis Ababa
UNOAU supports visit of UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide to Addis Ababa
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UNOAU participates in launch of policy note on displacement in times of poly crisis
On 15 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the launch of the policy note Expert Insights on Displacement in Times of Poly crisis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was hosted by the Embassy…
UNOAU participates in pre deployment verification of Burundian contingent for AUSSOM
UNOAU supported AU verification of a Burundian contingent preparing for deployment to the AUSSOM.
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- Crisis
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General regarding the extension of the cessation of hostilities
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of 23 April regarding a three-week extension to the cessation of hostilities arrangement to enable dialogue between Lebanon and Israel, as was initially announced on 16 April…