Brussels 07.10.2021 “The European Union congratulates Staffan de Mistura (pictured) for his appointment as the new UN Secretary-General Personal Envoy for Western Sahara” reads the statement by the spokesperson on the appointment of the new UN Secretary-General Personal Envoy for Western Sahara. We congratulate Staffan de Mistura for his appointment as the new UN Secretary-General Personal…
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Cameroon mayor on errand killed
In Cameroon the attack on the mayor’s convoy happened as he was travelling from Mamfe to the nearby village of Eshobi, state broadcaster CRTV said. Just two months into office, the Mayor of #Mamfe municipality in Manyu Division #southwest region, Ashu #Priestly Ojong, 35, has died. He was shot on Sunday after midday in the…
Haftar march on Tripoli continues
“I leave Libya with a heavy heart and deeply concerned. I still hope it is possible to avoid a bloody confrontation in and around Tripoli. The UN is committed to facilitating a political solution and, whatever happens, the UN is committed to supporting the Libyan people” wrote the Antonio Guterres in his Twitter micro blog….
EU strong support to MINUSMA
On Sunday morning, the peacekeepers were again targeted in Mali by those who want to spread fear and division. #BREAKING Death toll in #Mali attack against UN forces rises to 10, 25 wounded: AFP — Guy Elster (@guyelster) January 20, 2019 The terrorist attack on a MINUSMA camp deployed in northern Mali caused the death of…
Marrakesh: leaders sign Global Compact
Speaking at the start of the UN conference in Marrakesh where states gather to adopt the so-called Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, the Secretary General Antonio Guterres promoted the initiative, insisting developed countries needed more migration due to their declining birth rates and aging populations. UNSG @antonioguterres at #GlobalCompactforMigration Conference opening: #GCM is a roadmap…
Mandela Peace Summit at UN General Assembly
Paving the way to the debate at the UN General Assembly, Nelson Mandela Peace Summit marked the centenary of the birth of South Africa’s first democratically-elected President and global civil rights icon. Member States are expected to adopt a historic Political Declaration declaring 2019-2028 the “Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace,” and calling on all world leaders to…
