Press Releases

Special Representative Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah marked the first anniversary of Somalia’s national leadership by praising their resilience and unity in addressing challenges.

Communiqué of the 18 th Meeting of the International Contact Group on Somalia. [Somali]Madrid, 28 September 2010

26 February 2010 - UNAMA spokesperson Dan McNorton, responding to today's incidents in Kabul, said: "The attacks we witnessed this morning in Kabul have killed and injured many people. The United Nations condemns these attacks unreservedly. The perpetrators behind these attacks have again shown…

KABUL - UNAMA Spokesperson Dan McNorton, responding to today's incidents in Kabul, said: "The attacks we witnessed this morning in Kabul have killed and injured many people." "The United Nations condemns these attacks unreservedly. The perpetrators behind these attacks have again shown total…

KABUL - The largest military offensive since 2002 is now underway in the Helmand province in Afghanistan. At the same time, a consensus is emerging that the conflict in this country can ultimately not be solved by military means. I have consistently advocated the need to prepare the ground for a…

UNOWA – Dakar, le 25 Février 2010 - The Heads of United Nations Peace Missions in West Africa held their XVIIIth High-level meeting on 25 February 2010 in Dakar, under the Chairmanship of Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for West Africa (UNOWA). The meeting was…

Hosting Chief Electoral Affairs Officer, Ray Kennedy Read the full transcript

KABUL - I am deeply saddened at the reports of the terrible loss of civilian life on Sunday in southern Afghanistan. According to government figures, at least 27 civilians, including women and children, were killed and numerous others wounded during aerial operations of the international military…

22 February 2010 - I am deeply saddened at the reports of the terrible loss of civilian life on Sunday in southern Afghanistan. According to government figures, at least 27 civilians, including women and children, were killed and numerous others wounded during aerial operations of the international…

ISTANBUL - We had a successful London Conference last week – more so than was expected in light of the very limited time for preparations. It marked the opening of a new phase in our relationship; a transition to greater Afghan responsibilities, which is what the Afghan government wants and what the…