Sep 14, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Sept 14(Just Earth News): Concerned by the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday urged political actors to “put the interests of [the people] above all other consideration†and called on the country's leaders to engage in genuine dialogue, find common ground and implement the Conakry Agreement of 14 October 2016, including by appointing a consensus Prime Minister, as required by that accord.
Security Council welcomes initiative to end political crisis in Guinea-Bissau
Oct 22, 2016, at 05:16 am
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has welcomed a recent inclusive dialogue, convened in Conakry, by Alpha Condé, the President of Guinea, that involved political leaders, civil society and religious communities of Guinea-Bissau as part of a regional efforts to end the political crisis in the country.
Sep 05, 2016, at 11:53 am
New York, Sept 5 (Just Earth News): Expressing a serious concern over the ongoing political impasse in Guinea-Bissau, the United Nations Security Council on Sunday urged leaders in the West African country to find a solution to the crisis, and ensure a functioning government.
Security Council urges political solution to Guinea-Bissau crisis
Jun 16, 2016, at 01:04 pm
New York, June 16 (Just Earth News):Following a briefing yesterday by the head of the United Nations peacebuilding office in Guinea-Bissau, the Security Council has encouraged national actors to abide by the constitution and rule of law, while striving to find a political solution to the crisis in the country.
Prolonged political crisis could erode Guinea Bissau’s development gains, UN envoy warns
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:25 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):The longer the political crisis continues in Guinea Bissau, the more likely the country could see setbacks to its development and economic gains, warned the head of the United Nations peacebuilding office there, urging the Security Council to pay greater attention to the situation.
Guinea-Bissau: Ban urges all political stakeholders to avoid escalation after outbreak of protests
May 28, 2016, at 04:43 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): In the wake of protests in Guinea-Bissau, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged all political stakeholders and their supporters to act responsibly, refrain from violence and avoid an escalation of the situation by settling their concerns through dialogue.
Security Council extends UN Guinea-Bissau office for another year
Feb 27, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, Feb 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the UN Integrated Peace-Building Office in Guinea-Bissau, known as UNIOGBIS, for an additional 12 months so that it can continue to assist the country in its path towards peace and reform.
Security Council: Officials warn political turbulence in Guinea-Bissau
Aug 29, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): With Guinea-Bissau facing political turbulence barely a year after the re-establishment of constitutional order, the top United Nations official there expressed hope on Friday that political leaders would rise to their "historic responsibility" to preserve the gains made so far in the interest of the country and people.
UNSC extends missions in Abyei, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia
May 30, 2014, at 05:33 pm
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei - an area contested by Sudan and South Sudan - as well as the missions assisting Guinea-Bissau and Somalia with their efforts to advance stability, security and development.
Ban appoints deputy head of UN Guinea-Bissau office
May 09, 2014, at 05:18 pm
New York, May 9 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday appointed Marco Carmignani of Brazil as his Deputy Special Representative with the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS).
Ban commends Guinea-Bissau for peaceful elections
Apr 15, 2014, at 06:35 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has applauded the people of Guinea-Bissau for their orderly and peaceful participation in Sunday's presidential and legislative elections, and called on all candidates to respect the upcoming results.
UNSC seeks peaceful, credible polls in Guinea-Bissau
Apr 05, 2014, at 05:54 pm
New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has urged all national stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to facilitate the conduct of peaceful and credible elections on Apr 13, when citizens of the West African nation will participate in long-delayed president and legislative elections.