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Security Council extends UNMISS mandate until July 2016
The UN Security Council today extended the UNMISS mandate until 31 July 2016, citing protection of civilians “by all necessary means” as the peacekeeping mission’s top priority. The Council decided to increase force levels up to 13,000 troops and 2,001 police personnel, up from the 12,500 uniformed…
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today, 11 December, in the vicinity of the Embassy of Spain in Kabul, which resulted in at least two deaths, an Afghan policeman and an officer of the Spanish National Police serving at the Embassy…
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Communique of the G8 members on the constitutional referendum and the first round of presidential and legislative elections in CAR
G8 members welcomes the progress made by the National Electoral Authority in the organization of the forthcoming elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), scheduled on 13 and 27 December for the constitutional referendum and the first round of presidential and legislative elections…
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The Special Representative of the Secretary-general praises the people and government of the Central Africa for the referendum
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Central African Republic, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, today called on all voters in the C.A.R. to turnout to vote in the largest possible number in Sunday’s Constitutional referendum. He pledged the mission’s continuing…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
The Secretary-General commends Saudi Arabia for its constructive efforts and leadership in convening the Syrian opposition conference in Riyadh, between 9-10 December The Secretary-General highlighted the importance of maintaining the positive momentum of the efforts of the International Syrian…
Martin Kobler on the occasion of the Human Rights Day: End Human Rights Abuses in Libya
10 December 2015 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler called for ending of the grave human rights violations and abuses devastating the lives of so many in Libya, on the occasion of World Human Rights Day. “I take today’s opportunity to call on all Libyan…
The Team of international Envoys express the urgency for an unconditional and inclusive dialogue to end the crisis in Burundi
Kampala, 10 December 2015 - The Team of United Nations (UN), African Union (AU) European Union (EU), United States (US) Envoys for the Great Lakes region of Africa visited Kampala, Uganda, as first stop of their regional tour.
Seminar “The Impact of External Factors on Security and Development in Central Asia"
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – An international seminar titled “The Impact of External Factors on Security and Development in Central Asia" took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on 9-10 December 2015. The event was organized as a part of dialogue conducted by UNRCCA with institutes of strategic studies and…
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The Secretary-General’s Message on Human Rights Day
Amid large-scale atrocities and widespread abuses across the world, Human Rights Day should rally more concerted global action to promote the timeless principles that we have collectively pledged to uphold. In a year that marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, we can draw inspiration from…
SRSG Tanin condemns shooting incidents in Pejë/Peć and Istog/Istok
UNMIK/PR/1819 PRISTINA – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, today condemned the shooting incident in village of Gorazhdec/Goraždevac in Pejë/Peć municipality early yesterday. “I strongly condemn this serious attack, which damaged property and a…