US Ambassador to UN Demands Greater Progress on Peace in South Sudan
US Ambassador to UN Demands Greater Progress on Peace in South Sudan The United States Ambassador to the United Nations has demanded greater progress towards peace in South Sudan during a flying visit to the country’s capital…
SRSG Tanin meets with Undersecretary of State of Italy
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, met on 23 October with Benedetto Della Vedova, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Italy, at the Ministry of Foreign…
In Central African Republic, UN chief warns of religious divide, seeks global solidarity to rebuild country
On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called on the international community to show solidarity in helping the crisis-torn country…
Abyei marks 72 years of the UN
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) marked the 72 years of the United Nations (UN) between 19 and 24 October 2017 by showcasing the UN’s work in Abyei through various events including community…
On the United Nations Day - 24 October 2017 becomes working holiday in Liberia
24 October 2017, Monrovia - The 72nd anniversary of the United Nations Day in Liberia was marked the with a street parade by 625 students drawn from twenty five high schools in Monrovia and an official indoor ceremony at the…
Kindness and Cooperation at the Heart of UN Day Celebrations in Torit
Kindness and Cooperation at the Heart of UN Day Celebrations in Torit Jubilant songs and celebratory shouts from the diverse tribes of Imatong State rang out across Torit town during a cultural festival marking the 72nd…
UN Peacekeepers Work to Improve Security and Safety on Main Road to Yei
UN Peacekeepers Work to Improve Security and Safety on Main Road to Yei The 160-kilometre journey from the capital of South Sudan to the town of Yei in the south-west of the country should take no more than a couple of hours…
Sudan People’s Liberation Army Keen to be Removed From UN Child Soldiers Register
Sudan People’s Liberation Army Keen to be Removed UN Child Soldiers Register The commander of a division of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Jonglei says he wants to see an end to the use of child soldiers so that South…
On the United Nations Day - 24 October 2017 becomes a working holiday in Liberia
24 October 2017, Monrovia - The 72nd anniversary of the United Nations Day in Liberia was marked the with a street parade by 625 students drawn from twenty five high schools in Monrovia and an official indoor ceremony at the…
UNAMID marks UN Day with internally displaced community in North Darfur
EL FASHER – More than 3,000 people attended a UNAMID-supported UN Day cultural and information event at Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons in El Fasher, North Darfur on 24 October. Participants -- including Omda…
UN chief stresses need to support Central African Republic’s peacebuilding strategy
On the third day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called on the international community to support the conflict-ravaged country’s peacebuilding…
Mali: Guterres strongly condemns deadly attack against UN mission convoy
Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned today's attack against a logistic convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which left three peacekeepers dead…