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Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
4 August 2015 - The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the killing of General Adolphe Nshimirimana on 2 August and the violent attack on Pierre Claver Mbonimpa on 3 August. They noted that there is no place for violence and called on all actors to remain calm. The members of the…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Burundi
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the assassination attempt on Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, a leading Burundian human rights defender who was shot and wounded by unknown assailants in Bujumbura today. He conveys his wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Mr. Mbonimpa and calls for a prompt and…
UN Special Coordinator Pays Tribute to the Lebanese Army on its 70th Anniversary
On the occasion of Lebanon’s army day, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag pays tribute to the Lebanese army and its achievements and sacrifices over the past 70 years. Mrs. Kaag welcomed the national support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) which has played a vital role in…
UN Secretary-General Appoints Eugene Owusu of Ghana as Deputy Special Representative in South Sudan
Juba, 28 July 2015 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is pleased to announce the arrival of Eugene Owusu of Ghana as the new Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident…
UNESCO: The Role of Libyan Media and its Responsibility in times of Crises
Madrid, Spain – 30 July 2015 – In discussions facilitated by UNESCO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain, senior managers and owners from ten Libyan media outlets, including television, print, radio and online media based both inside the country and in the region have jointly…
MENUB Preliminary statement of 2015 presidential election
The Preliminary statement on the presidential elections was issued today. To download the document, go to Documents.
Statement delivered by the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General SASG Eide on Cyprus on, 27 July 2015
2015-07-27 EBE Joint Statement
UNSMIL Deeply Concerned About Clashes in South, Calls for Ceasefire, Supports Reconciliation Efforts
23 July 2015 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is deeply concerned about the renewed clashes in southern Libya, particularly in the cities of Sabha, al-Kufra and Awbari, and calls for an immediate end to the violence. Reports indicate that the recent fighting in Sabha has…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Presidential Elections in Burundi
The Secretary-General takes note of the broadly peaceful conduct of polling in the Burundian presidential elections on 21 July. He calls on all parties to continue to remain calm and immediately resume an inclusive political dialogue to resolve their differences and address the challenges facing the…
Special Envoy for the Sahel advocates for enhanced cooperation between Italy and the UN
The United Nations Special Envoy for the Sahel met with the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Paolo Gentiloni, in Rome on 17 July to discuss collaboration on the Sahel.