UN chief appoints Raisedon Zenenga as ASG, mission coordinator to UN mission in Libya

Source: Xinhua| 2020-12-17 04:32:34|Editor: huaxia

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as assistant secretary-general (ASG) and mission coordinator to the UN Support Mission in Libya, the UN chief's spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Wednesday.

"This position is established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2542 (2020)," he said at the regular press briefing.

"Mr. Zenenga brings with him diverse and substantial experience in supporting political processes and mediation, proven skills in managing complex peace operations, and significant experience in working with government and other key stakeholders in conflict and post-conflict settings. He has over 30 years of United Nations, government and diplomatic service experience," the spokesman said.

Dujarric added that Zenenga has also served most recently as deputy special representative of the secretary-general at the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia. Enditem

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