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The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are gravely concerned about the holding of a vote in the…
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KAPISA - Coordination and cooperation between local government and community stakeholders is vital to good governance agreed participants at a UNAMA-backed public debate in central Kapisa province. The one-day event held in…
10 December 2016 - The Special Representative to the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Martin Kobler, is deeply worried that civilians remain in Qanfouda despite the unilateral…
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland today has committed an additional financial contribution to the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL) which will fund urgent and vital projects to…
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A ceremony was held today in the Puntland capital of Garowe to commemorate International Human Rights Day and mark the end of the annual 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. The theme of this year's event was "Stand…
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HirShabelle became the third state to conclude the electoral process as another 13 candidates were elected to the House of the People in the state capitals of Jowhar, Cadaado and Mogadishu. To date, elections have been held…
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Civil society groups, Members of Parliament and youth in Somalia today joined the rest of the world in observing the International Human Rights Day through art, speeches and a panel discussion at the Jazeera hotel in…
Following a week’s delay due to inclement weather, UNFICYP’s much anticipated Military Skills Competition took place on 7 December 2016, with the eight competing teams eagerly awaiting the Force Commander’s horn, a tradition…
The cities of Sirte and Sebha will receive a package of $US 10 million dollars aimed at rebuilding the battered health and education sectors as well as water and power supplies for their residents, estimated at about 250,000…
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Human Rights Day: Stand up for someone’s rights today On 10 December, the UN Human Rights Office celebrates Human Rights Day 2016 by launching the global campaign “ Stand up for someone’s rights today.” As Zeid Ra’ad Al…
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Friday commemorated the International Human Rights Day with the community of Maleng-Agok under the theme: “Stand up for someone’s rights today.” Speaking at the event…
KABUL - Marking International Human Rights Day, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) spotlighted the crucial work of Afghan human rights defenders and joined the call for all citizens to stand up to protect the…