News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
Mogadishu, 18 January 2013 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga condemned the murder of Shabelle radio journalist Abdihared Osman Adan, who was shot and…
Mogadishu, 18 January 2013 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga condemned the murder of Shabelle radio journalist Abdihared Osman Adan, who was shot and…
BAMYAN - A radio report on the difficulties of living in the caves in Bamyan that used to house towering Buddha statues won a national radio competition hosted by the Strategic Communications and Spokesperson’s Unit (SCSU) of…
HERAT - International donors met with local officials to coordinate projects belonging to the Provincial Development Plan (PDP). The meeting was held at the UNAMA office in Herat and the goal was to review plans in order to…
17 January 2013 - The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) chair to Burundi this week reiterated international community willingness to support Burundi in the follow up of Geneva's partners conference held in October…
UN agencies representatives during the signature ceremony of the new UNDAF in Bujumbura. The new agreement UNDAF is based in the country's strategy to combat poverty (CSLP II) discussed with donors at Geneva's Partners…
PAKTYA - At least 24 midwives will be deployed in remote areas of Paktya province to provide basic health services to people living in places where government services are barely available. Dr Nazdana, provincial Director of…
KANDAHAR - The head of secretariat of the High Peace Council and Advisor Minister, Mohammad Stanikzai, along with a high-ranking delegation visited Kandahar province where they met with the Kandahar Governor and other…
The UN Support Mission in Libya visits Libya's desert South discovering unrealized potentials in a remote region buffeted by tensions and ethnic politics.
The UN Support Mission in Libya visits Libya's desert South discovering unrealized potentials in a remote region buffeted by tensions and ethnic politics.
FARYAB - Faryab security officials reported that they have tightened security measures on the Faryab – Balkh highway where drivers and passengers had previously been subjects of frequent lootings and attacks by insurgents…