Press Conference of the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer - Opening Remarks and Q & A
UNMISS Chief David Shearer addressing the media in Juba on 6 April. [Near Verbatim] Good afternoon everybody. Thank you all for joining me today and welcome to everyone who is tuning on Radio Miraya. This is my final press…
Symbolic reopening of the Petevo mosque
Only a shell of the former Petevo mosque – consisting of a few outer walls, atop one of which a minaret still stands – remains on the spot where the house of worship for Muslim residents of Bangui’s 6th district once stood…
Embracing mental health during COVID-19
From 12 to 16 April, UNFICYP is organizing a mental health awareness campaign to support its staff in coping with the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light. The campaign is focused on the general awareness of…
Digital Trustbuilding Week (April 12-16) to launch the Kosovo Trustbuilding Network
UNMIK is hosting a Digital Trustbuilding Week from 12 to 16 April 2021 to support the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform, with events ranging from discussions with experts, a social media campaign with actionable pledges from…
Strengthening the Central African High Court of Justice
A total of fifteen gowns and their accessories, including capes, belts, hoods and hats, were handed over to the High Court of Justice of the Central African Republic by MINUSCA, through its Judicial and Penitentiary Affairs…
UNMISS and local communities in Malakal jointly commemorate World Health Day
UNMISS teamed up with local communities in Malakal for a one-day general and reproductive health awareness campaign to commemorate World Health Day. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, World Health Day, annually commemorated…
Mongolian peacekeepers treat and evacuate wounded after cattle raid attack near Mayom
Mongolian peacekeeper attending to a civilian injured during a cattle raid. Together with local authorities and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, a group of 19 Mongolian peacekeepers based in Mayom recently treated and…
SRSG Tanin Meets Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin met with the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti on 12 April. The meeting took place ahead of the United Nations Security Council session on…
SRSG Tanin Telecon with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin spoke with the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić on 13 April as part of his regular consultations in advance of the United Nations Security…
UNMISS promotes road safety among boda boda riders in Eastern Equatoria
To promote road safety, UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria held a three-day awareness-raising workshop on traffic rules with 45 motorcyclists and traffic police. Boda bodas or motorcycle taxis are a common mode of public transport…
UNPOL train South Sudan police officers on leadership, crime prevention, human rights, trust building
A South Sudanese police officer paying close attention at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS About 15 directors of the South Sudan National Police Services in Aweil town in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal…
Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council
13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council…