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UNHCR Press Release: Humanitarian aid for displaced families west of Tripoli
Tunis, 18 August 2014 - The UN Refugee Agency through its partner organizations International Medical Corps (IMC) and Taher Al Zawia Organization sent on Saturday a two trucks convoy with humanitarian aid from Tunisia into Libya, the first one since the beginning of the current crisis. Several…
UNMISS condemns live fire exercise in the vicinity of Bentiu camp, Unity State
Juba, 19 August 2014 - At approximately 9:45 am on Monday the 18th August, sustained gunfire, lasting for 30 minutes, was heard around the UNMISS compound in Bentiu, Unity State. The source of the firing was nearby Rubkona Airstrip, where SPLA soldiers are stationed.
UNMISS condemns clashes in Bentiu, Unity State South Sudan
Juba, 15 August 2014 - This morning between 6:30am and 9:00am, heavy, sustained small arms and artillery fire was heard to the South East of the UNMISS Base in Bentiu. One artillery shell exploded next to the UNMISS base, however nobody was injured by the blast.
UN Secretary-General appoints Bernardino León of Spain as Special Representative and Head of UNSMIL
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Mr. Bernardino León of Spain as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The new Special Representative will succeed Mr. Tarek Mitri of Lebanon on 1 September 2014. The…
UNSMIL: Efforts Continue to Reach Ceasefire and Political Solutions Cannot be Imposed by Force
Tripoli, 13 August 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) continues to make efforts with the parties to reach a ceasefire and embark on a dialogue to consolidate this ceasefire by political means. The efforts are in line with the Mission's mandate to offer advice and assistance…
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Derek Plumbly after meeting Prime Minister Tamam Salam
I just had a good meeting with Prime Minister Tamam Salam. We discussed the latest developments particularly those related to security. I welcomed the calm that has been restored in the border town of Arsal and hailed the efforts of the government and the Lebanese army and security forces in…
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MINUSCA takes note of the appointment of the new Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) takes note of the appointment of Mr. Mahamat KAMOUN as the new Prime Minister and Head of the Transitional Government of the Central African Republic.
Sahel: Djinnit commends Mauritania’s contribution to the global efforts for security & stability
Dakar, 11 August 2014 - Mr. Said Djinnit, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa, met today in Nouakchott with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and current Chairman of the African Union.
11 Aug 14 - Opening remarks by UNAMID JSR/JCM Mohamed Ibn Chambas to the media
Mohamed Ibn Chambas addresses the media during the press conference. Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID Khartoum, 11 August 2014 - It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you to this press conference today. The last one was quite a while ago (January 2014). We should do this more often and I…
Sahel: Djinnit commends Mauritania’s contribution to the global efforts for security & stability
Dakar, 11 August 2014 - Mr. Said Djinnit, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa, met today in Nouakchott with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and current Chairman of the African Union.