ierra Leone has issued a powerful call to action at the United Nations Security Council briefing under the agenda “Threat to International Peace and Security – Ukraine.” In a statement delivered by H.E. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative, Sierra Leone expressed grave concern over the escalating crisis in Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent […]
Sierra Leone, in a passionate address to the United Nations, has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as the region faces a deepening crisis. Sierra Leone condemned the recent heinous attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the taking of hostages, emphasizing the need for their immediate release. Sierra Leone expressed
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In a joint statement to the United Nations Security Council, Sierra Leone on behalf of the A3+ nations – Algeria, Guyana, and Mozambique, – have raised urgent concerns over the escalating security threats, political tensions, and humanitarian crises in West Africa and the Sahel region. The A3+ commended the efforts of UNOWAS (United Nations Office
In a recent address to the United Nations Security Council, Sierra Leone has called for urgent diplomatic efforts to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Sierra Leone expressed deep concern over the 23-month-long conflict, emphasizing the need for consistency in the application of the UN Charter and the principles of international law. Sierra Leone
In a recent United Nations Security Council briefing held on January 3rd, 2024, Sierra Leone raised serious concerns about the escalating maritime threats in the Red Sea under the agenda of “Maintenance of International Peace and Security.” Sierra Leone started by congratulating the Republic of France on assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for
SIERRA LEONE’S RETURN TO THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL AFTER 53 YEARSIn a solemn flag installation ceremony held earlier today, Sierra Leone expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for initiating the event and outlined its commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity. In a statement delivered at the UN Security Council Media Stakeout Area, Sierra Leone emphasized
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His Excellency Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, today presented his credentials to the UN Secretary-General, His Excellency, Antonio Guterres. Ambassador Kanu is the 23rd Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations and the youngest to serve in that capacity since the country
Since its inception in 2010, member states of the G7+ have been scaling up efforts at addressing gaps associated with conflict-affected states toward resilience and the achievement of sustainable Development Goals and effective service delivery. Against that background, the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations in New York, in its capacity as
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Sierra Leone has joined other countries to find innovative and proactive ways that will support the implementation of the General Assembly Resolution A/75/123 which declares the period 2021-2030 as the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism across the world. It could be recalled that since the 1990s, the Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24)
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.