Press Releases

Mogadishu, 10 September 2012 – Today the Somali people have taken a great step forward on the path to peace and prosperity. Today, Somalia's Parliamentarians —in a calm, dignified and contemplative manner—ended the…

Dakar, 7 September 2012 - The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, has been following closely the situation in Guinea in liaison with key political stakeholders in the country…

Mogadishu, 06 September 2012 – My brothers and sisters, As-Salaamu Alaikum. I write to you as we approach a truly momentous day for all Somalis. After two decades of civil war, a collapsed state and innumerable indignities to…

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General wishes to express his support for the World Bank's efforts to help Tajikistan address its energy challenges through various alternatives, and, in this connection, the Bank's decision to…

Prepared in response to the request of the General Assembly and in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, the Guidance aims to inform the design and management of mediation processes. It is intended as a resource…

Yaoundé, 31 August 2012, The Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission established pursuant to the Joint Communiqué adopted at the Summit Meeting between His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon and His…

Mogadishu, 31 August 2012 - The newly formed Presidential Election Committee met yesterday in Mogadishu and agreed on the date for the Somali Presidential election, which will now take place on Monday, 10 September. Following…

KABUL - The number of Afghan refugees returning home, in the first eight months of 2012, from Pakistan, Iran and other countries has already surpassed 50,000 individuals. Print UNHCR Press Release in English - Dari An average…