Peacekeeping envoy Kobler tapped to head up UN Mission in Libya
Nov 05, 2015, at 02:58 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Martin Kobler of Germany as his Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
South Sudan: UN mission secures release of all personnel taken hostage
Nov 02, 2015, at 02:39 pm
New York, Nov 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Sunday successfully carried out an extraction operation securing the release of 13 UNMISS contractors, who were taken hostage and detained by the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) in Opposition soldiers on 26th October.
Libya: UN mission condemns terrorist attack against Benghazi demonstration
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:23 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack which targeted a peaceful demonstration in Benghazi, killing and injuring many civilians.
Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Haiti
Oct 15, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): The Security Council on Wednesday morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for one year, until 15 October 2016, at the UN Secretary General's recommended force levels of up to 2,370 troops and 2,061 police.
Security Council extends UN mission in South Sudan
Oct 10, 2015, at 01:38 pm
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): Extending for two months the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS), the Security Council urged the parties to implement a recent peace deal and adjusting the operation’s activities, requesting the Secretary-General to prioritize the deployment if unarmed unmanned aerial systems and to make available technical assistance for setting up a hybrid court as called for in the peace agreement.
Ban appoints new head of UN mission in DR Congo
Oct 09, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Oct 9 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Maman S. Sidikou of Niger as his new Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Head of the UN Mission in the country, known as MONUSCO.
Security Council extends UN mission in Liberia for another year
Sep 18, 2015, at 02:24 pm
New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Security Council on Thursday extended the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) until 30 September 2016, and authorized a reduction in the number of its personnel, as preparations continue for the security transition to the country’s authorities next year.
Central Africa: UN mission to ‘stamp out’ sexual exploitation by peacekeepers
Aug 21, 2015, at 01:35 pm
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): Condemning all cases of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by its personnel, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Thursday said that it is determined to “stamp out†this “extremely seriously problem.â€
Mali: UN mission condemns violations of ceasefire in Kidal region
Aug 18, 2015, at 07:55 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Fighting erupted over the weekend in northern Mali's Kidal region between armed groups, breaking the ceasefire and prompting the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the country, known as MINUSMA, to issue a firm condemnation.
Burundi: UN mission finds environment ‘not conducive’ to credible election process
Jul 28, 2015, at 02:33 pm
New York, Jul 28 (IBNS): While the 21 July election in Burundi that won President Pierre Nkurunziza a controversial third term was relatively peaceful and conducted adequately, the overall environment was ‘not conducive’ for an inclusive, free and credible electoral process, the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in the country (MENUB) announced on Monday.
South Sudan: UN mission reports five people injured in shooting at Juba marketplace
Jun 23, 2015, at 08:57 pm
New York, June 23 (IBNS): The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reported that five internally displaced persons (IDPs) – four women and one man – were shot during an incident early Saturday evening.