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Security Council Press Statement on terrorist attacks in Kabul and Badakhshan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks occurred on June 20, in Kabul and Badakhshan province against civilian population. The detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in a bazaar in Kishem district, province of Badakhshan…
Statement on postponement of leaders’ meeting on 21 June 2016
NICOSIA, 21 June 2016 - In light of the difficult situation with continuing fires on the island, the Greek Cypriot leader Mr. Nicos Anastasiades has requested to postpone today’s leaders’ meeting. The Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Mustafa Akıncı, expressed his full understanding and support. The…
Near verbatim transcript UN UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL HERVE LADSOUS HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PEACE KEEPING OPERATIONS
Near verbatim transcript UN UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL HERVE LADSOUS HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PEACE KEEPING OPERATIONS
UNMISS Update No. 131
UNMISS Update No. 131
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Statement by SRSG Zahir Tanin on the occasion of World Refugee Day
Today, the 20 th of June, we mark World Refugee Day, as designated by the UN General Assembly from the year 2000 onward, and exactly 65 years since the Convention and Protocols relating to the Status of Refugees were signed by 144 UN Member States. As of this year, wars and persecution have driven…
Special Envoy Djinnit and President Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo call for renewed commitment to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region
Brazzaville, 20 June 2016 - Said Djinnit, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Great Lakes Region met with President Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo in Brazzaville to discuss issues related to peace and security in the region, including most recent…
UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits London
Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 16 June 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag met today in London with senior UK officials to discuss Lebanon in the current regional context. Discussions focused on Security Council resolution 1701, prevention of violent extremism and concrete…
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MINUSCA condemns the escalation of violence in Ngaoundaye
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is deeply concerned by the escalating violence seen since June 10, 2016 in Ngaoundaye, Ouham Pende Prefecture, in the west of CAR. A series of attacks and retaliation acts between self…
DSRSG for Libya Ali Al-Za'tari Condemns Airstrikes Killing and Injuring Civilians in Derna
16 June 2016 - Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ali Al-Za'tari condemns recent airstrikes in residential areas in Derna, which have led to civilian casualties. According to information received by UNSMIL, two children, two men and one woman have been killed, and six…
Press Briefing Wednesday 15 June2016 Near verbatim transcript
Press Briefing Wednesday 15 June2016 Near verbatim transcript