Press Releases

New York, 25 November 2014 - The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Libya, including the air strikes in Tripoli and the Nafousa Mountains in the west, as well as in Benghazi and its…

Nairobi, 24 November 2014 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Saïd Djiniit, is deeply concerned by the growing trend of incidents and massacres in Beni, in the eastern Democratic Republic…

“Be a Champion: Prevent Violence and Discrimination against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” KABUL - Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW), followed by 16 Days of Activism…

Dakar, November 25, 2014- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and High-level Representative of the Secretary General to Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, is appalled by the criminal suicide…

New York, 24 November 2014- The Secretary-General notes the appointment in Burkina Faso on 23 November of the 26-member Transitional Government and the convening of the first Cabinet meeting today. He looks forward to the…

New York, 24 November 2014- The Secretary-General notes the appointment in Burkina Faso on 23 November of the 26-member Transitional Government and the convening of the first Cabinet meeting today. He looks forward to the…

Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 21 November 2014 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Mr. Derek Plumbly today visited Nabatieh. Mr. Plumbly met with the Governor, the Mayor, the Head of the Union of Municipalities and…

The Secretary-General is deeply troubled about persistent allegations of mass rape in Thabit, North Darfur. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) visited Thabit on 9 November. However, the heavy…

It is very encouraging to come to the Security Council and to hear the absolute unanimity and unity of Council members with regard to Lebanon and the needs of Lebanon, the importance of meeting those needs, the importance of…