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Closure of OSES

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel (OSES) was established in December 2012 to lead and coordinate UN political efforts in advancing peace and development in the region. Its responsibilities were transferred to the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel.

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25 November 2015

Security threats remain top concern in the Sahel Region, Special Envoy tells Security Council

Increasingly, the countries of the region are forced to dedicate important percentages of their budgets to address security threats, Special Envoy tells the Security Council.

28 July 2015

Special Envoy held discussions with Commander of Operation Barkhane

The Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Sahel, Ms. Hiroute Guebre Sellassie, held discussions today with the...

23 March 2015

Special Envoy for the Sahel calls for enhanced partnership between Sweden and UN

The Special Envoy for the Sahel, Mrs. Hiroute Guebre Sellassie, paid a visit to Sweden from 19-20 March 2015, in order to seek...

03 June 2014

Special Envoy called for a mobilization for the Sahel

Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations for the Sahel Hiroute Guebre Sellassie briefed the UN Security Council...