News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on 18 March 2014 in Faryab province, Afghanistan, which has caused numerous deaths and injuries of innocent civilians.The…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns a deadly suicide attack which took place today in the northern province of Faryab, killing 15 civilians and injuring another 47.According…
KABUL - With less than three weeks to go before Afghans vote for a new President and Provincial Councils, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights the need for elections which are free from…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is saddened to learn of the death today of the First Vice-President of Afghanistan, Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim – a good and trusted partner of the UN.“The…
Tripoli, 18 March 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the terrorist bombing in Benghazi on Monday 17 March 2014 which targeted members of the Military, killing a number and injuring…
KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today told a meeting of the Security Council in New York that the country's Presidential and Provincial Council elections next month should not be a ‘winner takes all’…
Bangui, March 17, 2014 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, arrived in Bangui on 17 March for a 3 day visit. Among other goals, she will interact with…
Tripoli, 17 March 2014 – Japan is contributing US$5.2 million to the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action to facilitate the clearance of explosive remnants of war, a program coordinated by the United Nations…
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Derek Plumbly, today expressed concern at incidents of violence in Tripoli, north Lebanon and in areas of eastern Lebanon during the past few days, which have led to tragic…
Dakar, 14 March 2014 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and Head of UNOWA, Mr. Said Djinnit, attended the High-Level Review of the world drug problem organized in Vienna as…
PAKTYA - Religious scholars in Ghazni province have asked the womenfolk to participate in the upcoming presidential and provincial councils elections slated for 5 April this year and support the candidates of their choice.The…
