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Statement - UNSMIL Alarmed by Wave of Arbitrary Arrests Across Libya

22 March 2025
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UNSMIL alarmed by wave of arbitrary arrests across Libya

Tripoli — UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their…

International Women's Day 2025

08 March 2025
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SRSG Hanna S. Tetteh statement on International Women's Day: Advancing women’s meaningful participation at all levels is crucial for lasting peace in Libya

TRIPOLI – Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and beautiful country. Today, they continue to drive progress…

08 March 2025
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UN calls for urgent investment in Afghan women and girls

KABUL – On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan reiterates its urgent call for the de facto authorities to lift restrictions that continue to strip women and girls of their fundamental rights. The UN…

07 March 2025
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Joint Statement by the Co-Chairs of the IHL/HR Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process

“Accountability for International Crimes is Essential for Justice and Lasting Peace in Libya” The HAGUE - The Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up…

28 February 2025
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PR: MONUSCO condemns the deadly attack on civilians in Bukavu on February 27, 2025

Kinshasa, February 28, 2025: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Mrs. Bintou Keita, condemns…

28 February 2025
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PR: MONUSCO condemns the deadly attack on civilians in Bukavu on February 27, 2025

28 February 2025
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West and Central Africa: UNOWAS and UNOCA pool their efforts to strengthen peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders and ensure the sustainable management of transhumance

Dakar, 28 February 2025 - The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and for Central Africa (UNOCA) organized a workshop on strengthening peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders and the proper…

22 February 2025
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Special Representative Simão concludes two-day visit to Mali

Dakar, 22 February 2025 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today concluded a two-day visit to Mali. The…

20 February 2025
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Special Representative Simão praises Mauritania's key role in regional stability

Dakar, 20 February 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today concluded a visit to Mauritania. This…

12 February 2025
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Statement by the Secretary-General on the Death of a WFP Staff Member in Detention in Yemen

I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025. I extend my deepest condolences to his…

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