Press Releases

New York, 22 March 2012 - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the rebellion by elements of the Malian armed forces who have announced the dissolution of government institutions and the suspension of the Constitution. He calls on those responsible to refrain from any actions that could increase…

New York, 21 March 2012 - The Secretary-General is following with deep concern the developments today in Mali. He calls for calm and for grievances to be resolved peacefully and within the democratic process. The Secretary-General reaffirms United Nations support for the constitutional order in Mali…

New York, 19 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Guinea-Bissau for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential election held on 18 March. As the electoral process continues, he reiterates his appeal to the candidates and their supporters to abide by the laws, and calls…

New York, 15 March 2012 - As Guinea-Bissau prepares to hold presidential elections on Sunday, 18 March 2012, the Secretary-General appeals to national stakeholders, including the Government, political parties, civil society and the population as a whole, to ensure that the poll takes place in a…

New York, 1 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Senegal for the peaceful and orderly manner in which the first round of the presidential election, held on 26 February, took place. He acknowledges the role and contribution of national stakeholders, including electoral…

New York, 23 February 2012 - As Senegal prepares to hold its presidential election scheduled for Sunday, 26 February 2012, the Secretary-General reiterates his calls for a peaceful, credible and transparent process in line with Senegal’s longstanding democratic tradition and the aspirations of its…

8 May 2013 - Together with the two national facilitators, Said Djinnit issued a statement yesterday expressing concerns about the raise of violent incidents during demonstrations related to the electoral process in Guinea. The statement welcomes the decision of the opposition leaders to postpone the…

13 December 2012 - The members of the Security Council held consultations on Guinea-Bissau on 11 December 2012, with the participation of Joseph Mutaboba, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). The…

New York, 11 December 2012 - The Secretary-General is troubled by the circumstances leading to the resignation of Mali's Prime Minister, Mr. Cheick Modibo Diarra. The Secretary-General calls again for a cessation of military interference in politics and urges the Malian leadership to resolve any…

11 December 2012 - The members of the Security Council condemn the arrest, on 10 December 2012, of the Prime Minister of Mali, Mr Cheick Modibo Diarra, by members of the Malian Armed Forces, which led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the dismissal of the Government of Mali. They further…