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United Nations for the people of South Sudan- UN celebrates 71st anniversary
October, 24 2016 PRESS RELEASE United Nations for the people of South Sudan- UN celebrates 71 st anniversary To commemorate UN Day in South Sudan, the United Nations family together with communities of South Sudan, government…
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The Secretary-General’s Message on United Nations Day
This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of…
SRSG Ellen Margrethe Løj says its honor for her to have served as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan for over two years
The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has informed the Secretary General of the United Nations that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of…
Fifth UN Preventive Diplomacy Cup Tournament
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan On 21-23 October 2016, the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) together with other UN entities and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan…
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UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits Roumieh Prison
Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 21 October 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today Roumieh Prison. The Special Coordinator met and discussed with prison authorities as well as adult and…
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SCL Sigrid Kaag welcomes the passing of the law on Lebanon’s National Human Rights Institution
Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 20 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, welcomed the passing in Parliament of the law for the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution…
Colombian victims’ leadership in this peace process shows will and ability to overcame pain, says UN Mission Chief
New York – UN Special Representative of the Secretary General and Chief of the United Nations Mission in Colombia Jean Arnault joined a press briefing today at the UN headquarters and reiterated Colombians´ consensus around…
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Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Visits Lebanon North-eastern border areas of El-Qaa and Hermel
Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 19 October 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today El-Qaa and Hermel. During the visit, the Special Coordinator was briefed by local representatives…
SRSG took part at the 43rd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference in Tashkent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – From 18 to 19 October, on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy…
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Attacks against civilians and peacekeepers will not go unpunished, said MINUSCA Chief
A convoy from Bambari secured by the Mauritanian contingent of the integrated multidimensional United Nations Mission for Stabilization in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has been targeted in an armed attack occurred, on…