“The members of the Security Council expressed grave concern over the Israeli air strikes that killed seven team members of the World Central Kitchen. These horrific attacks brought the number of humanitarian personnel killed in Gaza during the ongoing conflict to at least 224, more than three times as many humanitarian aid workers killed in […]
The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, led by H.E. Dr Micheal Imran Kanu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, delivered statement at the United Nations Security Council during the briefing on the situation in the Middle East, focusing on the Palestinian question, particularly highlighting the risk of famine and the
The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, represented by H.E. Mr. Amara S. M. Sowa, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, delivered a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Sotuation in Myanmar. In his address, Ambassador Sowa highlighted the deteriorating political and security conditions that pose
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n an important briefing session presided over by Malta, Sierra Leone, through its Representative to the Security Council, H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, voiced its deep concerns on the profound impacts of armed conflicts on children, specifically focusing on the egregious denial of humanitarian access. Ambassador Kanu expressed Sierra Leone’s gratitude towards the conveners for
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Judge Miatta Maria Samba of Sierra Leone has been elected by her peers as President of the Trial Division at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This significant appointment follows the recent election of the Court’s Presidency on March 11, 2015, and the subsequent assignment of judges to the three judicial Divisions. On March 10, the
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On Monday, 18 March 2024, the United Nations Security Council convened a ministerial meeting on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, chaired by Japan, the Council’s March President. In their statements, the permanent members of the Security Council (P5) promised little by way of meaningful action on disarmament. However, certain non-nuclear-armed states, including Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Malta, Mozambique, and Sierra
Statement by H.E. Mrs. Francess Piagie Alghali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone The Republic of Sierra Leone, represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mrs. Francess Piagie Alghali, extends her gratitude for the opportunity to address the United Nations Security Council on
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In what will be a momentous celebration of International Women’s Day, Columbia University’s Teachers College will play host to an esteemed guest, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone. Scheduled for March 8, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the event promises to be a convergence of ideas and discussions
On February 5, 2024, Ambassador Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, and Sierra Leone’s Representative at the UN Security Council delivered a lecture on UN Security Council reform at the Egyptian Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Cairo. The lecture was part of a two-week training course for young
H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, delivered a powerful statement on behalf of the African Union Member States today during the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform. In a bold move, Amb. Kanu emphasized Africa’s pressing demand for fair representation in
The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations is entrusted with the primary responsibility to advance, promote, and protect the best interest of Sierra Leone in the work of the organization and its specialized agencies primarily located in New York, and with member States of the United Nations.