News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
New York, 31 October 2015 - In response to questions concerning the leadership of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Secretary-General reaffirms that his Special Representative for Libya, Bernardino…
31 October 2015 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is following the efforts towards de-escalation made in the western region of Libya after the crash of a helicopter several days ago. The Mission highly…
Mr. President, Thank you for this opportunity to update the Council on the latest developments in Yemen and challenges facing efforts to ensure the country’s return to peace and stability. What Yemen is witnessing today…
The United Nations system in Burundi, in collaboration with the government, commemorated the 70th anniversary of the United Nations' creation on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Bujumbura. On this occasion, UN officials…
For the complete statement, please click here : 2015-10-30 EBE Joint Statement
Madrid, Spain – 29 October 2015 – In discussions facilitated by UNESCO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain, 20 senior owners and managers from Libyan media outlets, including television, print, radio…
28 Ocotber 2015 - Sixteen Libyan community mobilizers from the southern region of Fezzan successfully completed a two-week long mine risk education session in Zarsis, Tunisia on 28 October 2015. The project aims to contribute…
New York, 27 October 2015 Today, the Secretary-General called H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to discuss the situation in Burundi. The Secretary-General welcomed the decision made…
KABUL - The extraordinary work of a group of Afghan professionals who have made a positive difference in their fields, for the betterment of Afghanistan, was celebrated at a photographic exhibition in Kabul today. An…
KABUL - Below is the verbatim transcript of remarks by Nicholas Haysom at a UN70 reception in Kabul. Click here
28 October 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has learnt of the crash of a helicopter near Zawiya west of Tripoli on 27 October 2015, reportedly killing all passengers onboard, including military…
The Security Council today voiced its deep concerns about the growing insecurity, the continued rise in violence, and the persisting political impasse in Burundi, marked by a lack of dialogue among Burundian stakeholders.