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New York, 7 November 2016 I thank the Government of Senegal for organizing this timely and important meeting. Today, our peace operations increasingly face asymmetric threats from violent extremist and terrorist groups. The…

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the complex attack that occurred on 6 November 2016 near Douentza, in the Centre of Mali, during which two Malian civilians and one Togolese peacekeeper of…

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) is mandated with many tasks in the east African nation as it continues to make significant strides in its peace process after two decades of lawlessness and conflict…

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the adoption of the new Constitution in Côte d'Ivoire by the Commission Electorale Indépendante, following the constitutional referendum, held on 30 October. He notes with…

2 November 2016 Thank you, Sir Elton, David and all of you for this great honour. I proudly accept this award in the name of my fellow UN colleagues working for justice and equality for every member of our human family. I…

2 November 2016 Attacks on journalists violate the human rights of individuals and undermine freedom of information and expression across societies. Impunity, which makes this terrible situation worse, is rampant. Of the 827…

Since the beginning of this crisis, several national and international actors have been involved in the search for a solution. Such efforts have resulted, for example, in the Bissau and Conakry agreements. The Bissau…

KABUL – More than 200 young Afghans from around the country got a taste of international diplomacy during a two-day conference in Afghanistan’s capital. Among the speakers were Spoghmai Wardak, Acting Minister of Women’s…

JALALABAD - The critical role of Afghan police in eliminating violence against women and promoting gender equality was highlighted at a regional UNAMA-backed event in eastern Nangarhar province. Some 50 women police officers…

KABUL - The urgent need to improve the safety and security of Afghanistan’s journalists was the focus of a gathering to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in Kabul today. More than one…