The ‘cycle of revenge’ in South Sudan will hurt everyone – UN envoy
Deteriorating security in parts of South Sudan coupled with increased displacement could worsen the humanitarian suffering in the country through outbreaks of diseases such as diarrhoea and even cholera, the United Nations…
UN releases new funding to support critical aid operations in Central African Republic
Against the backdrop of a continuingly complex humanitarian scenario in the Central African Republic (CAR) – marked by multiplication of hotspots, increased displacement and growing needs – the head of United Nations…
UN condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attack against a convoy of the UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR) that left four dead, one missing and 10 others evacuated.…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
Security Council Press Statement on attacks against MINUSCA and civilians in the CAR
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the violence by anti-Balaka elements in Bangassou (Mbomou) which intensified on 13 and 14 May 2017, and targeted a Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
In first official visit to Mali, new peacekeeping chief praises Government’s support for UN mission
During his first working visit to Mali, United Nations peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix met today in the capital, Bamako, with President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other senior Malian officials, whom he thanked for…
UN envoy warns against Kosovo and Serbia trading ‘ethno-nationalist’ barbs
A flurry of recent intolerant and provocative rhetoric has further damaged the trust between Kosovo and Serbia – a development that must be closely watched – though the situation remains generally stable, the head of the…
UN Free and Equal campaigns launches special IDAHOT video
The UN Human Rights Office launched a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT. The new 2-minute video, “Faces”, celebrates the contributions that…
SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: Normalisation of relations requires cooperation, not provocation
16 May, 2017 – New York: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that while the past months witnessed fluctuating tensions…
SRSG Tanin Condemns Attack on Arbana Xharra
Pristina, May 13, 2017 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin: “I strongly condemn the attack against Arbana Xharra, and wish her speedy recovery. Perpetrators should face full…
SRSG TANIN HOLDS REGULAR CONSULTATIONS IN BELGRADE
Belgrade – On 8 May 2017, SRSG Zahir Tanin met separately with the President of the Republic of Serbia, Tomislav Nikolic, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dacic, and the Director of the…
During resource center visit, SRSG Tanin reiterates UNMIK’s support on missing persons
On 28 April, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, visited the recently opened and UNMIK-funded Missing Persons Resource Center in Pristina, where he was received by…