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The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has received new information of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse both by UN and non-UN forces and…

Tunis, Tunisia: The United Nations Mine Actions Service (UNMAS) and Arms and Ammunition Advisory Section (AAAS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has brought together 23 members of its Libyan mine action…

Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the Eighth Ministerial Meeting of Libya’s Neighbouring Countries 22 March 2016 “A united neighbourhood in support of a united Libya” Your Excellency, Minister Jhinaoui, Excellencies…

This year’s World Water Day focuses on the links between water and jobs. Almost half of all workers – 1.5 billion people – work in water-related sectors, and nearly all jobs depend on the availability of freshwater. Despite…

UNMISS Update No. 118

I am delighted to offer best wishes for a happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world – and to the many others who can benefit from this rich cultural heritage. Nowruz is an ancient tradition with modern relevance…

UNHQ, New York 17 March 2016 The members of the Security Council were briefed on 16 March 2016 by the Special Coordinator for Lebanon of the Secretary-General, Sigrid Kaag, on the implementation of United Nations Security…

T he Secretary-General welcomes the adoption by the Security Council of Resolution 2272 (2016). The resolution, which endorses the special measures recommended by the Secretary-General to prevent and combat sexual…