UN Chief spokesman Stéphane Dujarric

Burundi: Ex-Premier Bunyoni arrested on coup allegations

Burundi authorities have arrested former Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, who was on the run following an arrest warrant in connection to alleged coup against incumbent leader Evariste Ndayishimiye. The Eastern African country’s ministry of Justice announced Sunday the arrest of Bunyoni who was sacked in September. “Alain Guillaume Bunyoni is currently in the hands […]

Tunisia: Appeals court orders release on bail of UN expert detained for espionage

A Tunisian court of appeal Tuesday ordered authorities to release on bail German-Tunisian UN expert held in custody on espionage charges. Moncef Kartas was arrested upon arrival in the North African country two months ago. Moncef Kartas, according to his defense, has been freed but charges against him have not been dropped. Kartas, a UN […]

Libya’s parliament Speaker in Turkey for rapprochement

Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh travelled to Turkey Monday to seek rapprochement with Ankara to break the political deadlock in the oil-rich country which currently has two rival governments. The head of the Turkish-Libyan Friendship Group, Ambassador Ahmed Yildiz received Saleh, Al Wasat news website reports. Saleh will meet a number of senior Turkish officials […]