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UNMISS acts on allegations of sexual exploitation against formed police unit
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has recalled a unit of police officers from Wau and confined them to base after a preliminary investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation. UNMISS has a zero tolerance, no…
UNRCCA conducts coordination meeting on CT/PVE activities in Central Asia
Istanbul, 23 February, 2018: On 23 February 2018, the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy (UNRCCA) and the UN Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) organized a working level coordination meeting on preventing violent…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
The Secretary-General welcomes the Security Council’s adoption of a resolution demanding a cessation of hostilities throughout Syria for at least 30 days. The Secretary-General stresses his expectation that the resolution…
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Representatives from the Tebu and Zway Tribes Reach a Reconciliation Agreement in Kufra
TUNIS, 21 February 2018 - Representatives from the Tebu and Zway tribes of Kufra District signed a Reconciliation Agreement after a two-day meeting in Tunis, organized by UNSMIL with the support of UNDP. The agreement sets…
Said Djinnit: despite progress made and women’s active participation in political and peace processes in the Great Lakes, there is still need for more strategic action - PR41 - 23.02.2018
Nairobi, 23 February 2018 - The Advisory Board of the Women’s Platform for the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region met in Nairobi, Kenya, on 22…
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WFP PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES STRANDED IN THE LIBYAN DESERT
TUNIS – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has provided vital food assistance to nearly 3,000 displaced people stranded in the harsh Libyan desert as they struggle to return to their hometown of Tawergha, in…
Freedom of expression essential for peace in South Sudan– UN report
Restrictions on freedom of expression in South Sudan are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking the space for debate and dissent” in the conflict-affected country, according to a new UN report. The report finds…
Freedom of expression essential for peace in conflict-affected South Sudan – UN report
Genuine reconciliation and lasting peace will only be achieved in South Sudan if people are free and safe to express their opinions regardless of their ethnic or political affiliations, says a UN report released today. The…
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Near-Verbatim Opening Remarks by UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Jeremiah Mamabolo, at a Press Conference Held in Khartoum
(22 February 2018; 10:30 hours; Marawi Hall, UNDP Building, Gama’a Street) Good morning ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our first meeting in 2018. Before I start the briefing, I’d like to…
- Press briefings
Police forces - Human rights: raising awareness on judicial processes and democratic crowd management
At the initiative of UNOCA and the National Police Forces (FPN) of Gabon, a workshop opened on Monday 19 February at the FPN Command with the aim to strengthen the operational capacities of 34 police officers in the area of…