News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
Mogadishu, 8 May 2012 – The thirteenth session of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) was held in Mogadishu from 7 to 8 May 2012. The Committee was co-chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, Prime Minister of the…
7 May 2012 - The current political crisis in Guinea-Bissau is worsening the living conditions of its citizens, the Secretary-General's Special Representative in the West African country, Joseph Mutaboba, Monday said…
NEW YORK - The United Nations is determined to do everything possible to assist societies torn by war from sliding back into conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told an audience in the United States capital today, adding…
4 May 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Dr. Augustine Mahiga, sends his congratulations to the Somali people and to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) on the inaugural…
ANKARA, Turkey – On 2-4 May, Deputy Head of UNRCCA, Fedor Klimchuk, participated in the workshop "Mutually Acceptable Mechanism for Integrated Use of Water Resources in Central Asia through Applying a Scenario Approach". The…
3 May 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern that despite the international community's calls for the restoration of civilian rule in Guinea-Bissau, the military junta there remains in power while the…
2 May 2012 - The Heads of the United Nations (UN) Peace Missions in West Africa on Tuesday held their twenty-third high-level consultation in Dakar to review the progress in the coordination of the action of the UN in…
In an era of rapid and often momentous change, the value of a vigorous, independent and pluralistic press is undeniable. Over the past year and a half of transformation across the Middle East and North Africa, social media…
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day UNAMA commends the work of Afghan media acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of Afghan journalists and media workers throughout the country as well as personal risks taken during…
BUJUMBURA/ NEW YORK (2 May 2012) – "Burundi is making progress on human rights, but challenges remain in addressing impunity. The other real test will be the establishment of an effective, independent and credible Truth and…
NEW YORK - Five years after the Security Council adopted Resolution 1738 on the Protection of Journalists in armed conflicts, the issue unfortunately remains timely. Despite repeated calls by the Secretary-General, top UN…