SRSG Kaha Imnadze meets with Tajikistan Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Ashgabat
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
The human side of UNIFIL’s deconfliction work: Connecting actors and preventing frictions
Whether it is a search and rescue mission, a humanitarian convoy delivering aid, repairs to critical civilian infrastructure, or movements and activities of UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in south Lebanon, the…
Of water and safety: how three boreholes are helping Bazungua communities rebuild their lives
WESTERN EQUATORIA – In Bazungua, on the outskirts of Yambio in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, access to clean water is helping a community move toward normalcy after years of conflict. In the past, fetching water was…
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PRESS RELEASE: UNMISS strengthens patrols, de-escalation efforts following incident in Bentiu IDP camp
JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has increased its peacekeeping patrols in and around the Bentiu camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) following an incident on 19 August that resulted in deaths…
Bangui (CAR), 20 August 2026 – 280 Egyptian peacekeepers, including 30 women, from the 10th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, awarded the United Nations Medal. Photo MINUSCA/
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Peacekeeping: 280 Egyptian Peacekeepers Awarded the United Nations Medal in Bangui
Two hundred and eighty Egyptian peacekeepers, including 30 women, from the 10th Mechanized Infantry Peacekeeping Battalion were awarded the United Nations Medal on 20 August in Bangui. This award recognizes their contribution…
In Badakhshan, UNAMA reaffirms support for women and sustainable livelihoods
BADAKHSHAN - During a visit to Badakhshan province, UNAMA Acting Head and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Georgette Gagnon engaged with local authorities, women entrepreneurs, community leaders, and…
Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council at its meeting on the situation in that country.
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Briefing by SRSG Ian Martin, Meeting of the Security Council 28 November 2011
Mr President, It is just three months since Tripoli fell to forces committed to oust the Qadhafi regime, and just one month since the end of serious fighting. Last week, the National Transitional Council approved the interim…
Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council on the situation in that country. On 23 October Libya formally declared liberation, bringing to a close four decades of dictatorship und
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Briefing by Mr. Ian Martin SRSG for Libya to the Security Council - 26 October 2011
On Sunday, I had the great privilege of representing the Secretary-General at Libya’s declaration of liberation in Benghazi, the city where the popular movement had begun on February 17. A peaceful movement, sparked on that…
Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council.
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Security Council Considers Situation in Libya
“2017: The Year of Decisions” Mr President, Distinguished members of the Council, Firstly, I would like to congratulate Ukraine for presiding over the council this month. Mr President, More than one year has passed since the…
Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council.
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Briefing by Martin Kobler SRSG for Libya - Meeting of the Security Council
“Return to Politics” Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNSMIL 19 April 2017, New York Thank you, Madame President. Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council At the outset…
Battling washed-out roads over three days, UNMISS peacekeepers reach displaced families in Liwolo
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – On a slightly overcast Thursday morning, a convoy of 14 UNMISS vehicles leaves Juba. Led by Nepalese peacekeepers and carrying military advisers, UN Police and civilian staff, the patrol team is heading to…
The Police Child Protection and Sexual Violence Prevention Unit now has an identifiable headquarters suited to its mission.
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Bunia: In their new premises, police are better handling cases related to sexual violence
The walls still shine, and the smell of fresh paint lingers in the air. At the new premises of the Police Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Violence Unit (EPEPVS) in the city of Bunia, everyone is busy. There is no…