- Press Releases
At the UNSC, DSRSG Freeman warns of the persistent fragility of West Africa and the Sahel and calls for increased regional and international support
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms. Barrie Freeman, today briefed the Security Council on the latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), covering the period…
Press Release: UNMISS Condemns Killing of Staff Member
Juba — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the killing of one of its staff in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal. The staff member was reportedly detained by security actors since 15 December, during which time the Mission was engaging with relevant authorities to locate…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF BHUTAN
On 17 December, MINURSO celebrated Bhutan National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune.
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF KAZAKHSTAN
On 16 December, MINURSO celebrated Kazakhstan National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune.
UNMISS-funded project provides safe and easy access to clean water for Bor County communities
BOR – For Athou Nomi, collecting water meant walking for hours and constant fear. Along with other women and girls in Baidit payam, she would risk her life every day, trekking through dangerous territory in this conflict-affected region. What should be a basic right for any human being shouldn’t end…
Building bridges, cleaning beaches: How the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace are uniting Cypriot youth
As part of the UN campaign to #InvestInPeace, the youth in Cyprus is leading initiatives to showcase how shared actions can build peace.
Facilities in Yambio help individuals overcome their challenges in times of continued conflict
YAMBIO – Trauma comes in many forms. Feeling frightened, unsafe, helpless, humiliated, rejected, threatened, invalidated, or powerless. Every one of these sensations have been experienced by people across South Sudan, affected by devastating and persistent conflict, sexual and gender-based violence…
Special Representative briefs Security Council on the situation in Libya
SRSG Tetteh briefed the SC on the situation in Libya, stressing the need to overcome delays in implementing the political roadmap.
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the arbitrary detention of additional UN personnel by the Houthis
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the arbitrary detention on 18 December of a further 10 United Nations personnel by the Houthi de facto authorities, bringing the total number of UN detained personnel to 69. These detentions render the delivery of UN humanitarian assistance in Houthi…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the arbitrary detention of additional UN personnel by the Houthis
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the arbitrary detention of additional UN personnel by the Houthis
Security Council Press Statement on Drone Attacks on UNISFA Peacekeepers
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Samuel Žbogar (Slovenia): The members of the Security Council unequivocally condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and deliberate 13 December drone attacks against the United Nations logistics base in Kadugli…