Press Releases

KABUL - Commemorating World Diabetes Day, WHO and the Minister of Public Health (MoPH) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, stressed the importance of informing Afghans about preventing diabetes symptoms and seeking help…

Juba, 11 November 2011 - Ms. Lise Grande has strongly condemned the aerial bombardment of Pariang County on 10 November and expressed serious concern about the impact of the bombing on the civilian population in the area.

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan – The 2011 Economic Forum and the Sixth Session of the Governing Council of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) titled "20 Years of Regional Economic Cooperation and…

3 November 2011 - UNAMID Joint Special Representative Ibrahim Gambari extends his sincere and best wishes to the people and the government of Sudan on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). In his message Mr…

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ISTANBUL, Turkey On 2 November, SRSG Jenč a took part in the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan organized by Turkey and Afghanistan with а strong support of the United Nations. Fourteen countries involved in Afghanistan…

GENEVA - At around 6am today, an organized attack in Kandahar involving suicide bombers and gunmen resulted in the deaths of three UNHCR employees at our compound and the wounding of two other staff members. UNHCR has been…

Mogadishu, 6 September 2011 - Statement on the adoption of the Roadmap on Ending the Transition.

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General commends the people of Kyrgyzstan for conducting the presidential elections on 30 October in a peaceful manner. He encourages all political forces to work together to ensure the stable post…