News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
PRESS STATEMENT 18/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating extends his congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “On behalf of the entire United…
PRESS STATEMENT 18/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating extends his congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “On behalf of the entire United…
Arabic Version Geneva (7 July 2017) - The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, extends his wishes to the Syrian people on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr. Mr. de Mistura also welcomes all efforts…
5 July 2016 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, a time of celebration and overcoming differences…
KUNDUZ - The greater protection and empowerment of Afghan women was the topic of a televised panel discussion that reached an estimated quarter of a million people in north-eastern Kunduz province. With a lively panel…
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I wish all Afghans Eid Mubarak. As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after a month of fasting and worship, I hope that families around Afghanistan will be…
KANDAHAR - A series of UNAMA-backed theatre performances have reached thousands of children and adults in southern Kandahar province with dramatic depictions of the dangers of child recruitment into armed groups. The 10 open…
KABUL - President Ghani signed a decree establishing an independent Anti-Corruption Justice Centre in Kabul, which will be responsible for tackling high-level corruption in Afghanistan. The centre includes specialized police…
PRESS STATEMENT 17/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating congratulated the people and Government of Somalia on the anniversary of the country’s independence. Mr…
PRESS STATEMENT 17/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating congratulated the people and Government of Somalia on the anniversary of the country’s independence. Mr…
Good afternoon and Ramadan Kareem. I met with the Prime Minister in anticipation of my visit to Washington and New York, where obviously the stability and security situations will be discussed, both with the American…
Tunis, 1 July 2016 – From 1 June to 30 June 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 49 civilian casualties, including 18 deaths and 31 injuries, during the conduct of hostilities across Libya…