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Journalists and activists in Bor appeal to authorities to uphold laws on freedom of expression
Journalists and activists in Bor are appealing to the government and its security operatives to respect freedom of expression, in line with the country’s transitional constitution and media laws. “We are asking the government…
Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council
Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the…
SRSG ZAHIR TANIN VISITS PRIZREN/PRIZREN MUNICIPALITY
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin met Mayor Mytaher Haskuka and other officials of Prizren municipality on 26 July, as part of his commitment to engage with municipal and local…
Mali: Any dispute over key Sunday vote must be resolved peacefully, says UN envoy
With key presidential elections in Mali just two days away, the top United Nations official there on Friday stressed that candidates must accept the results and ensure that the democratic process in Mali is “irreversible”.…
Make Sunday ‘an important celebration of democracy’ UN chief urges voters in Mali
On the eve of Mali’s crucial presidential election, the United Nations Secretary-General said that despite clear security challenges, voters in the arid African nation of around 18 million, needed to ensure that the key poll…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mali's presidential election
The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Mali ahead of the presidential election scheduled to take place on 29 July 2018. On the eve of these polls, which are important for peace and reconciliation in Mali…
MESSAGE ON THE WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS - 30 July 2018
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL Trafficking in persons is a vile crime that feeds on inequalities, instability and conflict. Human traffickers profit from peoples’ hopes and despair. They prey on the vulnerable and rob them of their…
UN Under-Secretary General DFS ends two-day visit to UNISFA
The United Nations Under-Secretary General (USG) for Field Support, Mr. Atul Khare, has concluded a two-day working visit to Abyei, the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Mr. Khare…
UNAMID trains 50 women in food processing in North Darfur
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. On 25 July 2018, UNAMID’s Governance and Community Stabilization Section (GCSS), in partnership with the Network for Women's Development, concluded a one-month training programme on food…