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UNSMIL: latest attacks on Mitiga Airport, a direct threat to the lives of civilian passengers; perpetrators will face accountability
TRIPOLI, 01 September 2019 – Following another attack today, 01 September, on Mitiga airport UNSMIL dispatched an assessment mission to the airport. The mission was able to confirm that four projectiles struck the civilian…
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Ghassan Salame bids farewell to his deputy for humanitarian affairs Maria do Valle Ribeiro, welcomes her successor Yacoub El Hillo
Tripoli, 30 August 2019 – As her assignment in Libya has come to an end after two and half years of tireless work and dedication, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, Ghassan Salamé, expressed his…
STATEMENT BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
On the occasion of the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting efforts to…
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UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees calls for increased support, amidst deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya – UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly T. Clements, concluded a two-day visit to Libya on Tuesday, committing to continued support for displaced people and others affected by ongoing clashes…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No.246
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No.246
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Secretary-General Calls for Maximum Restraint by Parties in Jammu and Kashmir, Citing Simla Agreement on Region’s Final Status
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General has been following the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with concern and makes an appeal for maximum…
UNFICYP cautions against hunting in the buffer zone
Nicosia, 22 August 2019 – As hunting season commences in Cyprus, UNFICYP cautions that such activities in the buffer zone, as well as the use of weapons, dogs or equipment in this context, is a security risk and strictly…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No.245
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No.245
Security Council press statement on attacks in Kabul and Jalalabad
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack on a wedding hall in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 17 August 2019, which resulted in more than 70 civilians…
Statement by UN Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto on the occasion of Afghanistan’s Independence Day
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I wish to congratulate all Afghans as they celebrate 100 years of their country’s independence. The United Nations shares in the pride of all Afghans who, despite many…