United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon has named Jens Toyberg-Frandzen, from Denmark, as his Executive Representative and head of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL). He replaces Michael Von Der Schulenburg who was recalled under controversial circumstances.
In a statement, the UN says the new envoy, with over 30 years service at the organisation, “is well qualified to support the efforts of Sierra Leone in achieving its peacebuilding and development priorities”
The new ERSG is a former UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen and Special Representative of the UNDP in occupied Palestinian territory.
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