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JUBA, 7 July 2023 - As South Sudan approaches 12 years of independence, the United Nations family remains committed to working with the South Sudanese people, as well as regional and international partners for sustainable…

SRSG Caroline Ziadeh welcomed the new UNDP Resident Representative Nuno Queirós for Kosovo during a meeting held at UNMIK today. The pair discussed the core elements of UN work in Kosovo, including the Mission's trustbuilding…

Shortly after 8:00 a.m., UNIFIL peacekeepers detected explosions near Al-Majidiya. We could not confirm the origin or cause of the explosions at the time, but sent peacekeepers to investigate as the sounds were consistent…

[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you again today.Since our last meeting, both you and I have briefed the United Nations Security Council on the…

75 municipal officials from 17 municipalities in Kosovo are now even more equipped to detect discrimination – and put a stop to hate speech – after a year-long training project. The first phase of the Council of Europe and…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh was pleased to visit the Mamushë/Mamuša/Mamusa Municipality and meet with Mayor Abdülhadi Krasniç today. After a warm welcome, SRSG Ziadeh…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh was pleased to visit the Mamusa/Mamushë/Mamuša Municipality and meet with Mayor Abdülhadi Krasniç today. After a warm welcome, SRSG Ziadeh…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the Malian authorities have begun consultations to jointly determine the Mission's drawdown plan. Planning was discussed yesterday…

UNMISS, together with UNDP and other partners, recently facilitated a peace conference to a long-standing and often cattle-related between the Luacjang and Pakam communities. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS WARRAP/LAKES…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with Bishop Teodosije of the Eparchy of Raška-Prizren at the Gračanica Monastery today, following on from recent significant religious…

For Kosovo-Egyptian woman Albana Raishtaj, it’s been a long journey – from being forced to drop out of school at the age of 14 to giving inspirational talks on her role as a self-made businesswoman. “I was denied education…

Thousands joined in the fun when UNMISS organized a multicultural festival in Gueri near Juba. Attendees were treated to updates on South Sudan's peace process as well. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS JUBA – Against a backdrop…