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SRSG Mahiga warns against intimidation in the selection of the MPs
Mogadishu, 31 July 2012 – Today is day 6 of the National Constituent Assembly and the anticipation and excitement of tomorrow's voting day is evident. The transition in Somalia is coming to an end. A new, more representative era that the people of Somalia have yearned for over two decades is about…
Statement of the UNRCCA and the UN Tajikistan on the situation in Khorog, Tajikistan
The United Nations has been monitoring the events unfolding in Khorog since 24 July, when the Government of Tajikistan launched a special operation in Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast. The UN regrets loss of life and expresses its concern about the possible humanitarian impact of the reported…
SRSG Mahiga on the opening of the National Constituent Assembly
Mogadishu, 25 July 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, today called on all Somali people to participate fully and peacefully in the remaining political processes that will facilitate the end of the transition by 20 August 2012. The…
SRSG Mahiga expresses his condolences on passing of Ghana's President
Mogadishu, 24 July 2012 – UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Augustine Mahiga tonight expressed his shock and sadness at the sudden passing of Ghana's President John Atta Mills. "I am deeply saddened to hear this news," SRSG Mahiga said.
Statement by UN Special Representative Ján Kubiš on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) congratulates the people and Government of Afghanistan on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. Print PDF in English | Dari | Pashto The hallmarks of Ramadan are contemplation, worship and compassion. Let us all work during…
Security Council Press Statement on the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan
KABUL - “The members of the Security Council welcomed the “Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan” held in Tokyo on 8 July 2012 and its conference conclusions (S/2012/532). “The members of the Security Council commended the substantial development and the notable progress achieved by Afghanistan with the…
Statement from the SRSG Mahiga on progress made in the political process
Mogadishu, 23 July 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Dr. Augustine Mahiga, today welcomed the progress that has been made in completing the selection and verification of the 825 members of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA). The 9-day NCA will…
20 Jul 12 - Message from UNAMID Joint Special Representative on the occasion of Ramadan
On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish to congratulate the people of Darfur, the Darfur Regional Authority and the Government of the Sudan on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month of blessing and forgiveness. It is also a time of deep…