Baghdad, 30 October 2015 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) strongly condemns the attack on Camp Hurriya (Camp Liberty) which occurred on the evening of 29 October, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
Baghdad, 26 October 2015 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) condemns in the strongest terms the recent murder in Sulaymaniyah of a young woman, allegedly by family members, in what is perceived to have been an “honor crime”.
Baghdad, 21 October 2015 – On 24 October, more than 150 iconic monuments, buildings, museums, bridges and other landmarks in more than 45 countries around the world will be lit up blue – the official color of the United Nations, as part of a global campaign to commemorate UN Day and the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
Erbil, 14 October 2015 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Ján Kubiš, discussed concerns about the recent political tensions and violence in the region with political party leaders and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). He expressed regrets at the latest developments in a region that has been a source of stability in recent years.
Baghdad, 05 October 2015 – UNAMI today held an Open Forum on UN Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 with Iraqi women leaders and civil society representatives to assess progress and identify ways to better accelerate action on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
Baghdad, 24 September 2015 – On the occasion of Eid ul-Adha al-Mubarak, and on behalf of the United Nations family, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Ján Kubiš wishes all the Muslims nationwide, a very happy and glorious Eid ul-Adha.
Baghdad, 16 September 2015 – More than one hundred prominent media, academic and civil society figures participated today in a conference on “The Role of Public Opinion Makers in Supporting Political and Community Reconciliation”, to discuss how to create a genuine partnership between the Implementation and Follow-Up Committee for National Reconciliation—Prime Minister’s Office (IFCNR-PMO) and public opinion leaders, to support the national reconciliation process.
Baghdad, 13 September 2015 – During his meeting today with the IHEC Commissioners, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Ján Kubiš expressed the United Nations continuing commitment and support in promoting the professionalism, independence and impartiality of Iraq’s electoral institutions.
