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Lebanese Minister of Defense visits UNIFIL headquarters
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary greets the Lebanese Minister of Defense, Yaacoub Riad Sarraf, upon his arrival to UNIFIL headquarters, Naqoura. The Minister of National Defense of…
Conservation works on Martinengo Bastion & Walls between Arsenal and Seagate in Famagusta completed
FAMAGUSTA, 11 September 2017 - The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP in Cyprus) last night hosted an event to mark the completion of…
The Secretary-General Remarks at closing of the 71st session of the General Assembly
New York, 11 September 2017 Mr. President, Excellencies, Let me begin with a warm and heartfelt thank you to President of the 71st session of the General Assembly Peter Thompson. Thank you for your vision. Thank you for your…
UN envoy stresses urgency of adequate, predictable resources for AU Mission in Somalia
A senior United Nations official today called for greater support for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and warned that lack of funding could endanger hard-won progress in the country. “We have continued to hear…
UNIFIL’s Sector West conducts multinational training exercise
UNIFIL’s western sector command recently organized a multinational training activity to test the command and control capacity of various UNIFIL units operating in south-western Lebanon. During the 8 September training…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo Mr. Julien Sassel
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…
An outstanding soldier with the kindest heart: Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Tchad posthumously awarded the Captain Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage
When Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar announced to his family in early 2005 that he had found his calling to serve his country, no one was surprised. The young man had always dreamt of joining the Chad National Army, inspired…
UNMISS helps local authorities prepare for managing influx of returnees
Representatives from all seven counties of Unity State getting prepared to coordinate efforts to receive an influx of returnees. Photo: Roseline Nkwelle Nzelle/UNMISS UNITY- People returning home after having been refugees or…
Community mapping exercise in Wau designed to support people, build peace, and usher in progress
Communities in Wau have reason to hope for a more peaceful, prosperous future as, in a recent joint exercise by UNMISS and FAO, they contributed to an area development planning document. The aim: To ensure greater food…
UNMISS in Malakal raises awareness on the rights and entitlements of persons living with disabilities
People living with disabilities frequently face discrimination. In Malakal, 20 of them participated in a workshop focused on their rights to equal participation in every sphere of life. Photo: Nyang Touch/UNMISS UPPER NILE…