Joint Press Statement issued by International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) Comprising the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Ambassadors of the Arab League, China, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy…
New York/Bogotá - The United Nations Security Council sent a letter to the Secretary General today giving the green light to the UN Mission in Colombia to verify the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, following a request…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler expressed his concern over the fighting in Zawiya, which is reported to have claimed a number of…
31 October 2016 Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on presidential election in Lebanon The Secretary-General welcomes the election today of the President of the Republic of Lebanon. He…
The Chairman of the Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FIEIT) Omar Mohamed Abdulle has expressed confidence in the electoral process preparations of Somalia’s South West and Jubbaland states. Accompanied by other…
Tunis, 30 October 2016 - "Since last year, field reports have indicated a deterioration of the health system in Libya, affecting mainly the Mother and Newborn health services. This deterioration is due to several issues…
The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are deeply concerned over continuing allegations of corruption…
The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are deeply concerned over continuing allegations of corruption…
JALALABAD - The work of the UN in Afghanistan, in particular its support to the country’s development and its response to humanitarian issues, was discussed by a TV panel in eastern Nangarhar province. Hashema Sharif, a…
NICOSIA, 28 October 2016 - The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus (SASG), Mr. Espen Barth Eide, is pleased to announce that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will open the intensive week of negotiations of the…
Somalia’s Independent Electoral Disputes Resolution Mechanism (IEDRM), the body mandated to address complaints arising from the country’s ongoing electoral process, has already received 1,219 complaints, its head announced…
BAMYAN - Ways to advance the social and economic standing of Afghan women by promoting good governance were explored by a panel of experts at a UNAMA-backed event in central Bamyan province. The event drew 15 women from a…