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On World Press Freedom Day, UN highlights key role of Somali media
Mogadishu — On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today underlined the importance of public access to information and ensuring journalist safety. “Independent and pluralistic media are central to good governance, as media freedom and access to information empower…
- Press Releases
World Press Freedom Day: un in Afghanistan urges protection of media freedoms
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan expresses its solidarity with the country’s media sector, where challenges including de facto authority restrictions and economic constraints are threatening public access to essential information. “World Press Freedom Day stands…
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UNSMIL-established Advisory Committee concludes its deliberations on the contentious issues in the electoral legal framework
TRIPOLI - The Advisory Committee, established by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), completed its deliberations yesterday and finalized a set of options to address contentious issues in Libya’s current electoral framework. Final edits are being made to the report. Adhering to the…
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At least 1,617 people killed in the first quarter of 2025 in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, 30 April 2025: During the first quarter of 2025, the human rights situation in Haiti remained extremely worrying, marked by mass crimes, kidnappings and sexual violence. Between 1 January and 31 March 2025, at least 1,617 people were killed and 580 injured in violence involving gangs…
PR: MONUSCO welcomes the transport of FARDC and PNC members from Goma to Kinshasa who had been under its protection since late January 2025
Kinshasa, April 30, 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the start of an operation transporting several hundred unarmed members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), the Congolese…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL warns against unilateral actions, calls for political actors to focus on establishing a consensual path to elections
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is concerned about recent political and security developments and warns against the risk of escalatory unilateral actions by political and security actors. UNSMIL calls on all political and security actors to refrain from taking steps…
STATEMENT BY THE UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SYRIA, MR. GEIR O. PEDERSEN
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir O. Pedersen is deeply concerned at unacceptable violence in Syria especially in suburbs of Damascus and also in Homs. He is alarmed at reports of civilian casualties and also casualties among security personnel and the potential for further…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1277th Meeting on the Review of the Political Transition Program of the Gabonese Republic | 30 April 2025
The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1277th meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewed Gabon's political transition and welcomed key developments including the inclusive National Dialogue, the adoption of a new constitution via referendum, and the successful presidential election on 12…
MONUSCO welcomes the “Declaration of Principles” between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
Kinshasa, 26 April 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles on 25 April 2025 in Washington, D.C., under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, between the governments of…
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UNMISS calls for immediate restoration of calm in Morobo and Yei counties
JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by reports of clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition in Morobo and Yei counties, Central Equatoria State, which have led to civilian displacement and…