The United Nations envoy in Somalia, Augustine P. Mahiga, today expressed concern over recent violent clashes in the northern city of Hargeisa, located in Somaliland, between Somaliland security forces and citizens which allegedly resulted in the deaths on both sides. According to media reports, earlier this week a military court in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, sentenced 17 civilians to death for attacking a military base in relation to a …Read the Rest
Security Council imposes travel ban on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders
The Security Council today imposed a travel ban against five military officers who seized power from the civilian government in …Read the Rest
UN and Libya announce joint initiative to improve food security
The United Nations food agency and Libya today signed an agreement to collaborate in a joint programme that seeks to …Read the Rest
UN envoy to take part in regional meeting on Mali, Guinea-Bissau political crises
As part of the United Nations’ ongoing efforts to ensure the full restoration of constitutional rule in Mali and Guinea-Bissau, …Read the Rest
Urging progress on Abyei, Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeper force
In a new resolution, the Security Council today extended by six months the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force …Read the Rest
Security Council to visit Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone
The members of the United Nations Security Council will leave New York on Friday for an official mission to West …Read the Rest
Demanding progress on Abyei, Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeper force
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Increase of women in parliament is a step towards gender equity in Algeria
The head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today welcomed the increase in women’s representation in …Read the Rest
At UN-backed court, Charles Taylor denies role in Sierra Leone atrocities
Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor told the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today that he was …Read the Rest
UN soil carbon survey aims to help Tanzania reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is helping Tanzania determine how much carbon is stored in forests and …Read the Rest
ICC considering request by Libya to try Qadhafi’s son in national court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently considering a request by the Libyan authorities to try the son of former …Read the Rest