Geneva Roundtable on Missing Persons as a Result of the Conflict in Kosovo
Geneva - 30 June, 2017: On 29 and 30 June 2017, members of the Working Group on Persons Unaccounted for in Relation to the Events in Kosovo, representatives of UNMIK, the ICRC, and the UN Working Group on Missing Persons and…
UN refugee agency 'extremely worried' about renewed violence in Central African Republic
The United Nations refugee agency has voiced concern over a flow of people fleeing renewed violence in some parts of the Central African Republic, a country that has already seen a half million people internally displaced and…
After ‘successful’ visit to Haiti, Security Council notes window of opportunity for reforms
Haiti has a window of opportunity to implement reforms necessary to bring the Caribbean country onto a path of stability and development, the United Nations Security Council President said today. Recounting the Council’s…
Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on mine action
The United Nations Security Council today adopted its first-ever resolution on mine action, noting the serious and lasting threat posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, while also…
‘Important work ahead,’ Security Council says, as UN mission in Côte d’Ivoire concludes
Recognizing the efforts of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) in promoting peace, stability and development, the UN Security Council today marked the closing of the mission by underscoring the importance of…
The 31 December 2016 agreement must be implemented in its entirety by the signatories with no further delay (UN SRSG)
Kinshasa, 1 July 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO Maman Sidikou is closely following recent political developments in…
Shortage of food aid forces displaced western South Sudanese to survive on wild plants and fruit
Shortage of food aid forces displaced western South Sudanese to survive on wild plants and fruit Thirty-five year old Mary Samson and her seven children are among thousands of civilians who fled to Deim Zubeir, in Western…
Ghanaian peacekeepers support cattle keeping communities in Unity
Ghanaian peacekeepers support cattle keeping communities in Unity Ghanaian peacekeepers are providing hands-on support and training for cattle farmers across the Unity region to help them get through the rainy season and…
Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership to benefit Africa's youth
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed today called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to deliver on promised development for Africa's youth. Addressing her first African…
UNISFA hands-over 62 more recovered cattle to Ngok Dinka and Misseriya pastoralists
In its continuing efforts to support peace and security in the Abyei area, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) recovered and handed-over 62 herd of cattle to the rightful owners on 2 July 2017 in…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 171
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 171 UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 171
Joint training with LAF to mitigate chemical, radiological, nuclear threats
The Sector West Headquarters of UNIFIL organized a joint training course with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) yesterday in order to identify and mitigate the potential dangers posed by chemical, biological, radiological and…