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08 Oct 10 Security situation update
In the early evening hours of 7 October, a UNAMID international civilian staff member was abducted from his accommodation in El Fasher, North Darfur. In the incident, three peacekeepers were taken from their residence by three gunmen, who left in a UNAMID vehicle that was parked next to their…
UN statement on the death of development worker, Linda Norgrove
KABUL - It is with great sadness that all of us in the humanitarian and development community, and in particular those of us who worked with her in the United Nations, learnt of the death of Linda Norgrove. Dari - Pashto Her death is also a tragedy and loss to the people of Afghanistan whom she…
UN statement on the death of development worker, Linda Norgrove
10 October 2010 - It is with great sadness that all of us in the humanitarian and development community, and in particular those of us who worked with her in the United Nations, learnt of the death of Linda Norgrove. Her death is also a tragedy and loss to the people of Afghanistan whom she served…
SRSG Mahiga addresses the Stand-Alone Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights in Somalia
Geneva, 29 September 2010 – SRSG Mahiga expressed his gratitude for being invited to attend the Stand-Alone Interactive Dialogue on human rights in Somalia; and he congratulated the Africa Group for this special initiative. [Statement]
18th Meeting of the International Contact Group on Somalia concludes today in Madrid
Madrid, 28 September 2010 – The 18th meeting of the International Contact Group (ICG) on Somalia was convened in Madrid on 27 and concluded on 28 September 2010. The meeting was hosted by the Governemnt of Spain. [Communiqué] [Somali]
SRSG Mahiga addresses the 18th Meeting of the Internatinal Contact Group
Madrid, 27 September 2010 – SRSG Mahiga welcomed all to the 18th Meeting of the International Contact Group for Somalia and thanked the Government of Spain for hosting this very timely meeting in Madrid. [Statement]
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22 September - UNMIS’ Role and Preparations for the Referenda
Hosting Mr. Denis K. Kadima, Director of the United Nations Integrated Referendum and Electoral Division (UNIRED). Read the full transcript
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) holds its 241st Meeting
Addis Ababa, 23 September 2010 – The Council, among other decisions, expressed concern at the continued divisions within the TFG, and appealed for increasd support towards the rebuilding of Somali Security Forces. [Communiqué]
UN Secretary-General convenes a Mini-Summit on Somalia
New York, 23 September 2010 – On the margines of the 65th Session of the UN General Assembly, the United Nations Secretary-General convened a Mini-Summit on Somalia, with high-level representation from the region and the wider international community. [Communiqué]
UN Secretary-General convenes a Mini-Summit on Somalia
New York, 23 September 2010 – On the margines of the 65th Session of the UN General Assembly, the United Nations Secretary-General convened a Mini-Summit on Somalia, with high-level representation from the region and the wider international community. [Communiqué]