PRESS STATEMENT 24/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating strongly condemns the murder of the Radio Shabelle journalist Abdiaziz Mohamed Ali in the Somali capital…
PRESS STATEMENT 24/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating strongly condemns the murder of the Radio Shabelle journalist Abdiaziz Mohamed Ali in the Somali capital…
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating strongly condemns the murder of the Radio Shabelle journalist Abdiaziz Mohamed Ali in the Somali capital yesterday by two unknown…
Source: UN Department of Political Affairs The Great Lakes region of Africa is among the most volatile in the world. It first registered with many people as a consequence of the genocide in Rwanda, and some of the most brutal…
KABUL - Real tangible progress towards greater access to information in Afghanistan is realizable and will contribute to the development of a more open and fair society the UN envoy told delegates at a high-profile conference…
Address by Ms. Kate Gilmore United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 27 September 2016 Salle XX, Palais des Nations Mr. President, Excellencies, colleagues and friends, I am pleased to provide this…
33rd session of the Human Rights Council, Item 10 27-28 September 2016 Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to have the opportunity to address the Human Rights…
KABUL - Helping human rights advocates to carry out their work in accordance with the UN Human Rights System was the focus of a UN-backed workshop in the capital Kabul. More than 30 members of the civil society and human…
Delivered in Cartagena, Colombia Excelentísimo Señor Presidente Juan Manuel Santos: Señor Timoleón Jiménez, Comandante de las FARC-EP: Distinguidos invitados y miembros de la comunidad internacional: Excelencias: Señoras y…
The Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FIEIT) has announced new dates for Somalia’s electoral process.The presidential election will now take place on 30 November 2016, while parliamentary elections will be held…