‘Unique opportunity’ to resolve border dispute between Sudan, South Sudan
Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan “have never been closer” to reaching a sustainable peace with each other, and their own internal armed opposition groups, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Thursday…
Letter of the Secretary-general for UN Day
Letter of the Secretary-general for UN Day 24 October 2019 Dear Colleagues, Today is United Nations Day and, first and foremost, I want to thank you for your service on behalf of “we the peoples”. Your dedication and…
UNIFIL observes United Nations Day
UNIFIL today marked the 74th United Nations Day at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon, joining the global call for international peace and security as enshrined in the UN Charter.UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force…
Government and UN common system jointly celebrate UN day
Bangui, Central African Republic – The Un common system held today a ceremony to mark the 74th anniversary of the United Nations day– a commemoration of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter – celebrated on 24…
The SRSG and Head of MINURSO Colin Stewart chaired a town-hall meeting at MINURSO HQ
The SRSG and SG On Tuesday 22 October, the SRSG and Head of MINURSO Colin Stewart chaired a town-hall meeting that was attended by the whole Mission staff. Mr. Stewart briefed the personnel of MINURO of his recent visit to…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Day 2019
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deng Dau Deng. Ambassadors, Heads of Missions and representatives of the diplomatic community. Heads of UN Agencies and NGOs. UN personnel. And citizens of Juba. Welcome and thank you for…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 253
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 253
UNMISS-funded repair of bridge brings relief to Joppa residents
The bridge linking Joppa to major markets, health centers and schools in the South Sudanese capital Juba is a lifeline for the local community. But damage caused by heavy flooding during the rainy season had left residents…
Victims of air crash receive medical care from Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Bor
Passengers injured in a plane crash in Bor are receiving urgent medical care from Sri Lankan peacekeepers stationed at a hospital operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. “I want to say how grateful we are for…
Lol youth commit to working as ambassadors for peace in South Sudan
Young members of the Lol community are vowing to resist being caught up in petty politicking and to focus on being ambassadors for peace in South Sudan. A special training session was held for young people in the Northern…
Army reservists from the United Kingdom leave their mark on Malakal
They look just like any other soldier. They dress the same and follow the same rules. They have the same levels of discipline and training. They even wear their ranks and medals of honor - such as the ones they just received…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 254
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 254