Nairobi, 2 April 2019 – The newly-appointed United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, Huang Xia, took office on 1 March 2019. The UN Secretary-General appointed Mr. Xia of the People’s Republic of China on 22 January 2019 to succeed Said Djinnit.
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UN Envoy for Great Lakes region Huang Xia takes office following his appointment in January this year

Special Envoy Said Djinnit (L) with Manuel Augusto, Angolan Minister of External Relations, Luanda, Angola,12 March 2019

Participants at the experts meeting on refugees in the Great Lakes region (Photo: UN/Penangnini Toure)