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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Media & Spokesperson Unit Communications & Public Information Section PoC Update 04 September 2017 UNMISS “Protection of Civilians” (PoC) Sites [i] As of 31 August 2017, a total of number of civilians seeking safety in six Protection of Civilians (PoC)…

The Protection of Civilian(PoC) site adjacent to the UNMISS base in Wau is currently sheltering more than 33,000 civilians who fled their home because of insecurity and the mission with partners is looking into ways to creating enabling environment to decongest the site. Medina Daniel and her nine…

COMMAND POST-10, 16 August 2017 - Following an increase in UNFICYP’s Slovak contingent in September 2016 in line with Operation UNFICYP concept Force888, the mission’s Sector 4 embarked on not only fulfilling new operational tasks, but also expanding the accommodation and catering capacities for…

A mother of seven children receivs relief itmes in the Bangasu IDPs camp Hundreds of people sheltering from violence at Bangasu camp in the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan have received humanitarian relief for the first time since they fled their homes in June. A peacekeeping patrol serving…

UNIFIL organized on Sunday a traditional street market in the UN Mission’s Sector East Headquarters in Marjayoun, where local businesspersons and traders set up a variety of stalls. The aim of the event was to promote local businesses and economy. A total of 30 stalls – including various garment…

The return of internally displaced people to their homes from UN Protection of Civilians (POC) sites is being aided by the provision of humanitarian services outside the camps, according to the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer. Some 213,000 people live in seven POC sites…

New York, 6 September 2017 [as delivered] The report that informs today’s dialogue is my first on the responsibility to protect. It comes at a time when the need for strengthened efforts to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity remains as strong as ever. These…

David Shearer, head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), left, greets the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, on Wednesday, 6 September, 2017. The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has emphasized the need for the Mission and the…

Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned an attack against a United Nations convoy in the Kidal region of Mali that left two peacekeepers dead and two others seriously injured. In a statement issued last night, the Secretary-General extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of…

The United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres have condemned an attack against a United Nations convoy in the Kidal region of Mali that left two Chadian peacekeepers dead and two others seriously injured. In a statement issued last night, the Secretary-General extended…

If Irma stays on its current track as a category 5 hurricane, it will bring devastating damage within hours to parts of the Caribbean, affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of children, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today cautioned. “Although it is still early to know the full…

Drone technology appears to be taking off at the United Nations, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being used for various purposes, including in humanitarian, development and peacekeeping operations. Although this technology is not a magic solution, “the promise of drones is really tremendous,”…