Transforming Yambio from a “CULTURE OF WAR TO A CULTURE OF PEACE”
TRANSFORMING YAMBIO FROM A “CULTURE OF WAR TO A CULTURE OF PEACE” Fresh moves are underway to revive the stalled integration of thousands of former rebel fighters into South Sudan’s regular military forces in a bid to transform the troubled town of Yambio from a culture of war to one of peace. About…
SRSG Tanin Condemns Attack against the Director and Journalist of Insajderi, Parim Olluri
SRSG Zahir Tanin, Head of UNMIK: “I strongly condemn the attack against Parim Olluri, the director and journalist of the online news outlet Insajderi. I wish Mr Olluri a speedy recovery. It is essential that journalists have the freedom and safety to perform their work without fear of reprisal…
Security Council Welcomes ‘Free and Fair’ Kosovo Polls as Special Representative Urges Immediate Formation of New Government
Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Stresses Mission’s Continuing Importance, as Pristina Joins Key Members in Calling for Its End Welcoming Kosovo’s recent free and fair elections, the head of the United Nations mission there stressed today the need to form a new government without delay, resume…
SECURITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST U.N. MULTIDIMENSIONAL INTEGRATED STABILIZATION MISSION IN MALI
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack against the camps of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Douentza, Mali, on 14 August 2017, which caused the death of one Togolese peacekeeper and injured…
NEC launches Civic and Voter Education for the 2017 Presidential and Representative Elections
Monrovia, 18 August 2017 – National Elections Commission (NEC) of Republic of Liberia today launched the Civic and Voter Education for the 2017 Presidential and Representative Elections. Guest of the event was the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIL, Farid Zarif. He…
UNMISS SRSG David Shearer; Remarks on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day 2017 #NOTATARGET
Click Here for the remarks on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day 2017 #NOTATARGET by the UNMISS SRSG, David Shearer.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 174
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 174 UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 174
MINUSCA is addressing new violence outbreak in Bria
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is taking appropriate measures to contain the violence outbreak in Bria (450 km northeast of Bangui) between presumed anti-Balaka elements and the FPRC Arab faction. MINUSCA Force and…
Economic Recovery in Yambio Stalled by War, Weather and Tax
Economic Recovery in Yambio Stalled by War, Weather and Tax The land in Yambio is lush, rich in colour, and fertile – the perfect place to grow crops and raise farm animals. Located in the Western Equatorias region of South Sudan, Yambio is just 20 kilometres from the Democratic Republic of Congo…
SRSG Tanin Expresses Condolences over the Death of former Prime Minister, Bajram Rexhepi
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations was saddened to learn of the death of former Prime Minister, Bajram Rexhepi. Mr Rexhepi was a partner of the United Nations in Kosovo during challenging periods. He demonstrated leadership and far-sightedness, and was always…
UNMISS Human Rights team gives newborn twins a better chance at life
UNMISS Human Rights team gives newborn twins a better chance at life Just four months ago, Nancy Poni was sheltering under a tree with her newborn twins from the scorching sun and the violent attacks by cattle rustlers going on around her. Her village of Karpeto, in the Central Equatorias region of…
UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force conducts joint exercise with LAF Navy
From right to left: UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary, Lebanese Government Representative to UNIFIL Brigadier General Malik Chamas, LAF Navy Commander Rear Admiral Majed Alwan and MTF Commander Rear Admiral Sergio Fernando de Amaral Chaves Jr. observe a training…