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…
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EU diplomats prepare for Global Compact for Migration
“I believe there are two mistakes we must not make when discussing the global compacts” the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said, while addressing the plenary session of the European Parliament on the preparation of the Marrakech Intergovernmental Conference of 10-11 December on the UN Global Compact for Migration. . @FedericaMog #globalcompact powerful tool to serve…
EU top diplomats focus on Libya
“First of all, we will hold a discussion on Libya. I just met with the UN Special Envoy [for Libya, Ghassan] Salamé in Brussels a couple of days ago, and I will report to the Ministers about the state of play in Tripoli, in Libya”, said EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini upon her arrival to the Council…
France proposes sanctions against Tripoli militias
At the U.N. Security Council France proposes to implement sanctions on militias involved in ongoing clashes between rival factions Tripoli, which has undermined U.N. efforts to hold elections in Libya by year-end to unite the country. Press conference of French Foreign Minister Le Drian : focus on #climate and #environment & #education & #HumanRights &…
U.N. issues devastating Burundi HR report
More crimes against humanity were committed in Burundi in 2017 and 2018, whipped up by rhetoric from top officials including President Pierre Nkurunziza, a U.N. human rights report said. Has the human rights situation improved in #Burundi ? “The answer is no”:#COIBurundi details summary executions, torture, sexual violence, arbitraryarrests and detention, and forced disappearances committed…
Outstanding diplomat Kofi Annan passed away
Kofi Annan passed away on August 18 at the age of 80, the UN Migration Agency confirmed. Annan, a former diplomat from Ghana, led the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. https://twitter.com/KofiAnnan/status/1030752165663567873 Annan was the first black African to take up the role of the world’s top diplomat, serving two terms from 1997 to 2006….
Libya conference in Paris
This week the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini attended the International Conference on Libya organised in Paris, the event aims to support the United Nations ongoing work to forge a lasting solution to the crisis in Libya and implement the UN action plan. #Libya @FedericaMog at the international conference in Paris. The people of #Libya…
Libya Quartet to meet in Cairo
EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini will be attending meeting of Libya Quartet hosted by the League of Arab States in Cairo. (Image: Tuyuri neighborhood in Sebha, south Libya, courtesy Claudia Gazzini) On Monday 30th April @FedericaMog will participate together with @UN @_AfricanUnion @arableague_gs and #EU in the meeting of the #LibyaQuartet ➡️ https://t.co/pysKu5ykQ1 — European…
Twin suiside attack in Timbuktu
Militants disguised as UN peacekeepers – in blue helmets and driving a vehicle marked with the UN logo – struck two bases near the airport in Timbuktu. #Mali: Photo of the covert VBIED disguised as #UN vehicle which failed to detonate or taken out of action amidst today's attack against #Timbuktu Airport which harbors both…
Donor conference for Congo raised $500
The UN donor conference in Geneva, raised half a billion dollars to ease what it calls a major humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). #DRC aid appeal raises $500 million as humanitarian crisis grows. This and other stories in our @UNGeneva audio bulletin: https://t.co/fHYAf2csK9 — UN Geneva (@UNGeneva) April 13, 2018 In…
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