UN Secretary-General Appoints New Personal Envoy For Sudan

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-26T16:29:04+00:00

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his Personal Envoy for Sudan. Haavisto has over 40 years of political experience, including roles in Finland's government and the EU, and previously worked on the Darfur peace process.

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2026-02-26 16:29:04

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New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan.

Haavisto brings over forty years of experience in politics and international affairs, having held several ministerial positions in the Government of Finland and senior roles with the European Union and the United Nations. He is currently a member of the Parliament of Finland, according to UN news website.

From 2005 to 2007, Haavisto served as the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sudan, taking part in the Darfur peace negotiations. During this time, he also served as a United Nations Senior Advisor to the Darfur peace process.

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