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- League of Arab States
Note to Correspondents: Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East and Asia Pacific Khaled Khiari participates in the UN-League of Arab States General Cooperation Meeting
The 16th General Cooperation Meeting between the Secretariats of the United Nations and the League of Arab States and their specialized bodies is taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 17 to 19 July 2024. The meeting is co-chaired by Mr. Khaled Khiari, United Nations Assistant…
Community-based militias take heavy toll on civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Widespread attacks against civilians persist across South Sudan, driven primarily by subnational armed violence involving community-based militias and/or civil defense groups, according to the latest quarterly brief by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Between January and…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL welcomes completion of voter registration for municipal elections, calls for continued support of HNEC
Tripole - UNSMIL congratulates the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) on completing the first phase of voter registration for 60 municipalities across Libya. Despite challenging circumstances, 210,545 Libyan citizens have registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections. The mission…
- Press Releases
UN Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement welcomes new Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Mari Yamashita
The United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Mari Yamashita of Japan. She deployed to Hudaydah on 2 July 2024, following engagements with counterparts in Aden and Sana’a, and courtesy calls with the…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1222nd Meeting on the Role of Mediation and Reconciliation in Conflict Resolution in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 15 July 2024
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1222nd meeting, expressed grave concern over the escalating attacks by M23, ADF, and FDLR in eastern DRC, demanding immediate cessation and withdrawal of armed groups. The Council called for the reinforcement of the Luanda and…
- Press Releases
At the United Nations Security Council, Special Representative Simão pledges to continue working with regional and international partners to consolidate peace, security and democracy in West Africa and the Sahel
Dakar, 12 July 2024 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, presented, today, to the United Nations Security Council, the latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of…
SRSG Ziadeh Statement on adopted law on the Independent Media Commission
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh regrets that the adopted law on the Independent Media Commission does not fully incorporate or address the concerns and recommendations raised by international partners, members of the media and civil society. It…
Remarks of SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-Level Meeting on Colombia
Remarks of SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-Level Meeting on Colombia 11 July 2024 As delivered Mr. Chairman, and distinguished members. Agradezco la oportunidad de participar en esta importante reunión. Es un honor particular hacerlo en una ocasión tan especial…
AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS urge consensus-driven decision-making, communication on peace and electoral processes in South Sudan
JUBA: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on its 13 th anniversary of independence. At this moment of national unity, the partners urge…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1221st Meeting on the Situation in the Central African Republic, 11 July 2024
The Council decides to commemorate the 2024 episode of Africa Amnesty Month, in Bangui, CAR, to show the AU support for the efforts of the CAR authorities in stabilizing the country. Source: https://papsrepository.africa-union.org/handle/123456789/2138