UN Exploring Establishment of a New Base in Conflict-Ridden Yei
UN Exploring Establishment of a New Base in Conflict-Ridden Yei The United Nations is exploring the option of opening a new base in the conflict-ridden Yei region of South Sudan if warring parties agree to allow peacekeepers unfettered access to outlying villages. The Head of the United Nations…
Deputy Special Representative Eugene Owusu farewelled from UNMISS
Deputy Special Representative Eugene Owusu farewelled from UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Eugene Owusu, has been farewelled by friends and colleagues as he leaves the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) after two years of service. At a farewell ceremony, Mr…
Strong partnership between UN and Member States vital to end sexual exploitation and abuse
Senior United Nations officials on Thursday underscored the importance of a strong partnership between the Organization and Member States in moving forward with efforts to prevent and address sexual exploitation and abuse. “Together, we have strengthened our efforts,” Under-Secretary-General for…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS ON THE LAUNCH OF THE FEZ PLAN OF ACTION
New York, 14 July 2017 [As delivered] Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Let me begin by thanking you for coming together in this deeply meaningful way – and on such a timely initiative. I firmly believe in the power of faith leaders to shape our world for good. As High Commissioner…
UNAMID boosts water supply at growing El Fasher Airport, North Darfur
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. EL FASHER - The completion of a UNAMID-supported borehole at El Fasher Airport, North Darfur, will help to meet the water and sanitation needs associated with a growing number of passengers. UNAMID’s Water and Environmental Protection Unit finished work on the…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya sign agreement for re-opening of Amiet market
Community leaders from Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities met on 15 July 2017 in Todach village to discuss the security situation in Abyei and the status of Amiet common market. The meeting was facilitated by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). During the meeting, the…
Children Urge Political Leaders to End Conflict in Yei
Children Urge Political Leaders to End Conflict in Yei Children suffering from ongoing violence and poverty are urging political leaders to restore peace in the South Sudanese town of Yei. Yei is located about 150 kilometres south of the capital, Juba, and is a strategic outpost on the main trading…
UNFICYP Force Commander conducts inspections of sectors, units
17 July 2017 – Between mid-June and the first week of July, UNFICYP Force Commander Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir conducted an operational evaluation of all the mission’s sectors and troops. General Humayun’s evaluations started with an in-barracks inspection conducted by the relevant units…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya sign an agreement for re-opening of Amiet market
Community leaders from Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities met on 15 July 2017 in Todach village to discuss the security situation in Abyei and the status of Amiet common market. The meeting was facilitated by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). During the meeting, the…
UNAMID-built airport ring road at El Geneina airport transferred to West Darfur authorities
Photo by Elsadig Daud, UNAMID. EL GENEINA – A new UNAMID-built ring road that will facilitate movement and enhance security at El Geneina airport has been handed over to local authorities on 6 July 2017. The 10 km road was constructed by UNAMID Pakistan peacekeepers inside the perimeter of El…
UNMISS treats civilians injured in armed attack in Jonglei
UNMISS treats civilians injured in armed attack in Jonglei Almost a dozen people injured in an armed attack in the Jonglei region have been provided with treatment, including access to x-ray facilities, by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The attack by armed gunmen at the weekend…
Thrills and spills in the sun as UNFICYP holds Sports Day
NICOSIA, 18 July 2017 – At the crack of dawn on 7 July, the finest sportsmen and women in UNFICYP’s sectors started a long day of competition for the coveted title of 2017 UNFICYP Champions. Teams from Sectors One, Two, Four, HQ and a combined Force Troops team all participated in the day’s events…