Ban Ki-moon reports to the UN Security Council on Mission’s scope and action timeframe following the final peace agreement United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed satisfaction at the UN Mission in Colombia’s…
KABUL - UNAMA condemns last night’s attack in Kabul on the American University of Afghanistan that killed 12 civilians and injured more than 50 others, mostly students. The attack began with the detonation of a suicide…
The 2016 electoral process will be held on time, according to the chairperson of the Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FIEIT) Omar Mohamed Abdulle who addressed a press conference in the Somali capital today. Mr…
A two-day training workshop for Somali journalists on election reporting ended today and participants said they felt better prepared to cover the country’s upcoming electoral process. The workshop, organized by the United…
JALALABAD - The critical importance of strengthening government and community support for girls pursuing an education was highlighted at a UN-backed radio debate broadcast out of the capital of Afghanistan’s eastern province…
Four years ago, the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP set out to resolve through dialogue one of the world’s oldest armed conflicts. Today, they announced they have concluded their negotiations and will deliver to the…
SdeM: Thank you, we are waiting for Yacoub El Hillo who is on his way, because we want to give him a chance today, as it is his last day, as you know, in his current capacity and therefore, we had at the humanitarian task…
24 August 2016 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler welcomes the statement issued today by the Presidency Council (PC) and commends…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark today described the country as being “at a good turning point” during her visit to the Somali capital. Clark spent the day in discussions with Somalia…
Congratulating the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People's Army (FARC-EP) on reaching a deal to end more than 50 years of conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged the…
GARDEZ - More effective coordination with civil society groups will lead to better municipal government in Paktya, said participants at an event backed by the UN in the southeastern province. The event, organized by the…
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has embarked on a countrywide series of training workshops for local journalists on the forthcoming electoral process in Somalia. The first of the two-day workshops…