South Sudan on the brink of civil war, top UN official warns
South Sudan is teetering on the brink of a return to full-scale civil war as violence escalates and political tensions deepen, the head of the UN Mission in the country (UNMISS) warned on Monday. Briefing journalists at UN…
UN peace missions strained, with trust ‘in short supply’ and widening divisions
United Nations peace operations are facing mounting challenges as conflicts become more protracted, geopolitical divisions widen and transnational threats multiply, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday…
Torit and Magwi residents welcome visiting Radio Miraya crew with open arms and minds
Plenty of girls and boys in Torit were keen to talk to Radio Miraya when the UNMISS broadcaster was in town. Photos: Matiisetso Mosala/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA - Radio Miraya, the broadcaster run by the United Nations Mission…
New understanding cements continued UNIFIL support in demining in south Lebanon
UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday, renewing the UN peacekeeping mission’s support for humanitarian and operational demining in the UNIFIL area of operations in…
UNMISS calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and restoration of calm in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent dialogue between the country’s leaders to de-escalate tensions and restore calm.“To prevent a relapse into…
UNMISS calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and restoration of calm in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent dialogue between the country’s leaders to de-escalate tensions and restore calm. “To prevent a relapse into…
Conflict-hardened Leer residents urge country’s leadership to dialogue, resolve differences amicably
With tensions rising in South Sudan, people in Leer County call on local and national leaders to reach agreements through dialogue for peace to prevail. Photos: Jacob Ruai/UNMISS UNITY – In volatile Leer County, residents are…
Frustration and confusion as Tokiman East residents discuss status of South Sudan’s peace process
When given an opportunity to ask UNMISS and RJMEC representatives about the political situation in South Sudan, community members in Tokiman East near Juba grabbed it with both hands. Photos: James Ohisa/UNMISS CENTRAL…
UN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called on all parties to exercise restraint and uphold the peace agreement as violence escalates and reports emerge of the detention of First Vice President Riek Machar. “Tonight…
UN and Member States’ efforts to strengthen peacekeeping are having an impact despite global divisions
Peacekeeping today is facing unprecedented challenges. Wars have become more deadly and more complex. They last longer, and political settlements have become harder to reach. Peacekeeping missions are being tasked with bigger…
Crisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission
The security situation in South Sudan has significantly deteriorated amidst rising tensions between the country’s two main political parties, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit…
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Remarks by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at a press encounter at UN Headquarters, on the situation in South Sudan
Let me begin by addressing some breaking news — the terrible earthquake that hit parts of Southeast Asia today. We send our condolences to the government and peoples of the region. The United Nations system is mobilizing to…