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Dakar, October 02, 2023 – In his capacity as Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CMCN), the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel…
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Dakar, 29 September 2023 – As part of his regional familiarization tour following his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)…
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‘Unity, Principled Leadership, Respect for Human Rights Vital after Catastrophe in East Highlights Severe Governance Deficit’ Tripoli, 28 September 2023 The co-chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights…
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‘Unity, Principled Leadership, Respect for Human Rights Vital after Catastrophe in East Highlights Severe Governance Deficit’ Tripoli, 28 September 2023 The co-chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights…
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In a move marking the drawdown of MINUSMA personnel, 116 Senegalese peacekeepers were repatriated from Mopti Camp on 20 September. The larger withdrawal picture reveals that 97 military staff officers (MSOs), 2,583 members of…
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Ghana (Accra), 22 September 2023 - The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), in cooperation with UN Women, organized the annual meeting of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West…
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The significant role played by the Bangladesh Air Force in supporting air operations for MINUSMA, the UN peace mission in Mali, has been a testament to the nation's commitment to peace and stability on a global scale. Their…
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Dakar, 1 8 September 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a two-day visit to Benin on Friday…
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Dakar, 15 September 2023 - The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, concluded a three-day visit to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The objective of the…
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Dakar, 14 September 202 3 – Continuing his regional familiarization tour following his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel…