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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Mali
New York, 8 February 2012 - The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the fighting between Tuareg rebel groups and Government forces in northern Mali. He is especially troubled by the large-scale humanitarian consequences of the crisis, including civilian casualties and thousands of internally…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Senegal
New York, 31 January 2012 - The Secretary-General is concerned about the upsurge of tensions in Senegal ahead of the presidential election scheduled for 26 February 2012.The Secretary-General urges all political parties and national stakeholders to refrain from violence in the pursuit of their…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Attacks in Kano, Nigeria
New York, 21 January 2012 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the multiple attacks that have taken place across the northern Nigerian city of Kano, causing large-scale casualties and massive destruction to property.The Secretary-General is appalled at the frequency and intensity…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau
New York, 9 January 2012 - The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the passing of President Malam Bacai Sanha today in Paris. The Secretary-General presents his condolences to the family of the late President and the people of Guinea-Bissau. He pays tribute to President Sanha's leadership in…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau
New York, 27 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau. The primacy of the lawful civilian authorities according to the constitution must be respected.The Secretary-General also encourages the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to respect due…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on bombings in Nigeria
New York, 25 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the attacks targeting churches in Madala, on the outskirt of the Nigerian capital, Abuja and the north-eastern city of Jos, which have left many dead and injured. The Secretary-General expresses his sympathy and…
Note to correspondents on UN Assessment Mission on Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
New York, 9 November 2011 - In response to a request from President Boni Yayi of Benin to the Secretary-General for support in combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Secretary-General has deployed an assessment mission to the region, which is being co-led by Mr. Sammy Kum Buo, Director of…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the elections in Liberia
New York, 11 October 2011 - The Secretary-General welcomes the smooth holding of the presidential and legislative elections in Liberia today. He commends the people of Liberia for exercising their right to vote in a calm and peaceful manner. This election is an important milestone in the efforts to…
Statement of the UN Special Representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit on Guinea
Dakar, 7 September 2012 - The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, has been following closely the situation in Guinea in liaison with key political stakeholders in the country. He takes note of the announcement made by Mr. Louceny Camara, President of…
Statement by the President of the Security Council
4 April 2012 - At the 6745th meeting of the Security Council, held on 4 April 2012, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Peace and security in Africa”, the President of the Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council. At the 6745th meeting of the…