15 May 2011 - New UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (Political), Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane, of Niger was appointed on 13 May by the Chairperson of the African Union, Jean Ping, and the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Having served most recently as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of her country for 10 years, Ms. Mindaoudou brings to her new position in UNAMID the experience of a long and distinguished career with the Government of Niger. She previously served as Minister for Social Development, Population and Promotion of Women’s Rights.

Ms. Mindaoudou will work closely with JSR Ibrahim Gambari and Deputy JSR for Operations and Management Mohamed Yonis to support the implementation of the Mission's mandate.

 Ms. Mindaoudou with UN Secretary-General. (UN Photo)

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