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21 Oct 13 - Message of the AU-UN Joint Special Representative for Darfur on African Human Rights Day
The African Human Rights Day is an annual opportunity to celebrate and advocate the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone across the African continent. The success of this quest is the collective responsibility of all: African men and women, governments, institutions, non-governmental…
Statement by the UN Special Coordinator on Behalf of the International Support Group for Lebanon
At the invitation of the President of the Republic, General Michel Sleiman, the International Support Group for Lebanon met today in the Presidential Palace to review developments since its inaugural meeting under the chairmanship of the United Nations Secretary-General in New York on 25 September…
Office of United Nations USG Jeffrey Feltman Responds to Lebanese Newspaper Article
Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 14 October 2013 The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, utterly rejects the article citing his alleged views which appeared in Al Akhbar on 12 October 2013. The quotes in the article were fabricated, and do not reflect Under…
UNMIK SRSG condemns bombing in North Mitrovica
UNMIK/PR/1801 PRISTINA – UNMIK SRSG Farid Zarif strongly condemns the bombing incident that occurred this morning in northern Mitrovica, which targeted the home of a Kosovo Serb, Nebojsa Maric, and caused extensive property damage to his house, neighbouring buildings, as well as a vehicle. "These…
SRSG Farid Zarif message on the occasion of Kurban Bajram
UNMIK/PR/1799 PRISTINA – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Farid Zarif, expressed felicitations to the people of Kosovo on the upcoming holiday of Kurban Bajram. “On behalf of all of us at UNMIK, I wish to extend best wishes to members of the Islamic community in Kosovo on…
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Libya
New York, 10 October 2013, The Secretary-General is relieved by the release of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya and emphasises his continued support to the Government of Libya. He reiterates his condemnation of the Prime Minister's abduction. Libya is facing a deteriorating security situation and…
SRSG underlines importance of respect and tolerance during elections campaign
UNMIK/PR/1800 PRISTINA – UNMIK SRSG Farid Zarif, during a visit to northern Kosovo where he met a wide range of political actors, stated: “Diligent efforts must be sustained to ensure conditions for a free and fair process of local elections in northern Kosovo. There is ample room for optimism as…
UNMISS SRSG visits Northern Bahr El Ghazal
Juba, 9 October 2013 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Ms. Hilde F. Johnson, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Northern Bahr el Ghazal where she met with government officials, members of…
11 Oct 13- The Secretary-General message on the International Day of the Girl Child
Sisters Nana and Zakia, from Abu Shouk, North Darfur, both were married underage and are currently farming with no chances to join the school. Photo by Albert González Farran. Empowering girls, ensuring their human rights and addressing the discrimination and violence they face are essential to…
Special Envoy for the Sahel and SRSG for West Africa concluded a 2-day joint visit
Dakar, 7 October 2013- The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Sahel, Mr Romano Prodi, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, concluded a 2-day joint visit in West Africa today.