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Geir Pedersen named new U.N. envoy to Syria

World News // 5 years ago

Geir Pedersen named new U.N. envoy to Syria

Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen was appointed as U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres' new envoy to for Syria on Wednesday.

Syrians are not ready for a constitution yet

Voices // 5 years ago

Syrians are not ready for a constitution yet

U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo met with the U.N. envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura to discuss "convening a constitutional committee." It's too early for that.

Russia, Turkey extend deadline to clear Syria's demilitarized zone

World News // 5 years ago

Russia, Turkey extend deadline to clear Syria's demilitarized zone

Russia and Turkey agreed Thursday to allow opposition groups more time to exit Syria's western Idlib province as they work to establish a demilitarized zone.

Russia, Turkey agree to establish demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

World News // 6 years ago

Russia, Turkey agree to establish demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

Russia and Turkey agreed Monday to establish a demilitarized zone in the Syrian province of Idlib amid concerns of a potentially catastrophic offensive against rebels in the area.

Turkey: International community must act to prevent Idlib crisis

World News // 6 years ago

Turkey: International community must act to prevent Idlib crisis

Turkish officials signaled they're willing to intervene to prevent a planned offensive by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Idlib province.

U.N.: 30,000 displaced in Syria ahead of planned Idlib offensive

World News // 6 years ago

U.N.: 30,000 displaced in Syria ahead of planned Idlib offensive

The United Nations warned of a potential for the "worst humanitarian catastrophe" of the century in Syria as thousands were internally displaced in the rebel-held enclave of Idlib.

U.N. Syria envoy warns of 'perfect storm' in Idlib

World News // 6 years ago

U.N. Syria envoy warns of 'perfect storm' in Idlib

U.N. Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura warned of a "perfect storm" facing the country's Idlib province.

Dozens killed in land, air attacks on Syrian enclave

World News // 6 years ago

Dozens killed in land, air attacks on Syrian enclave

Dozens of people died in the Syrian enclave of Eastern Ghouta on Monday in air and ground attacks carried out by Syrian government forces, local officials said.

Aid reaches Syrian enclave for first time this year

World News // 6 years ago

Aid reaches Syrian enclave for first time this year

An international convoy made its first delivery of food and humanitarian supplies this year to the Eastern Ghouta area of Syria on Wednesday.

Syrian government to join U.N. peace talks in Geneva

World News // 6 years ago

Syrian government to join U.N. peace talks in Geneva

Syria's government delegation is scheduled to arrive in Geneva to hold U.N.-sponsored peace talks with the opposition on Wednesday.

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U.N. vets Iraqi election directors Apr 28, 2008

Assassinations affect Afghan society and violate human rights in ways that go far beyond the body count
U.N.: Protect Afghan citizens better Mar 09, 2011

The number of votes invalidated and identified by the IEC point to considerable fraud and electoral irregularities on Election Day
Afghans uncover more election fraud Nov 22, 2010

The number of votes invalidated and identified by the IEC point to considerable fraud and electoral irregularities on Election Day
Fraud uncovered in Afghan vote Oct 20, 2010

They are being killed and injured in their homes and communities in greater numbers than ever before
U.N. 'very concerned' about Afghanistan Aug 10, 2010

Staffan de Mistura (born 25 January 1947, Stockholm, Sweden) is a long-serving Italian-Swedish diplomat. After a 36 year career in various UN agencies, United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon appointed him as his Special Representative (SRSG) for Iraq on 11 September 2007. He was the successor of SRSG Ashraf Qazi and assumed his responsibilities in the Mission Area on 5 November and in Baghdad on 11 November 2007. In July 2009 de Mistura became the Deputy Executive Director for External Relations of the World Food Programme in Rome. On March 1, 2010 de Mistura assumed the post of the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) in Afghanistan.

De Mistura’s previous UN posts have included that of Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Iraq, Personal Representative of the Secretary-General for Southern Lebanon, and Director of the UN Information Center in Rome. His work has taken him to many of the World's most volatile trouble-spots including Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan and the former Yugoslavia.

De Mistura was born in 1947, the son of a Swedish mother and an Italian father.

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