Note to Correspondents on South Sudan - UN SG Remarks
Note to Correspondents on South Sudan - UN SG Remarks
Note to Correspondents on South Sudan On the margins of the London Conference on Somalia, the Secretary-General discussed the situation in South Sudan with a number of international stakeholders. In this respect, on 10 and 11…
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
New York, 15 May 2017 [as delivered] Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin by commending Uruguay and the Deputy Foreign Minister in particular for hosting this…
INDBATT-I administers veterinary care for livestock in Renk
INDBATT-I administers veterinary care for livestock in Renk
The ongoing strife and political turbulence in South Sudan has caused severe damage to an already fragile veterinary infrastructure, especially in Upper Nile region. The INDBATT-I, fully understanding the importance of…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
UNMISS promotes peace through sports in schools in Katire Payam
UNMISS promotes peace through sports in schools in Katire Payam
The schools in Katire learned how to play volleyball and demonstrated their football skills as the UNMISS field office in Torit donated sports equipment to foster active participation in playing games to promote peace and…
UNMISS SRSG Mr. David Shearer delivers remarks on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2017
UNMISS SRSG Mr. David Shearer delivers remarks on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2017. - vimeo.com/215713306
Rainy season creates new risks for a dire humanitarian situation in Aburoc
Rainy season creates new risks for a dire humanitarian situation in Aburoc
Humanitarian agencies are intensifying their efforts to provide clean drinking water to thousands of civilians fleeing fierce fighting in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan as the threat of a cholera outbreak looms. Tens of…
UN report exposes human rights violations and abuses against civilians in and around Yei, South Sudan - GENEVA/JUBA
UN report exposes human rights violations and abuses against civilians in and around Yei, South Sudan - GENEVA/JUBA
GENEVA/JUBA (19 May 2017) - A United Nations report published today released the findings of an in-depth investigation into human rights violations and abuses committed in and around Yei town, Central Equatoria (150km…
UNMISS QIP renovated a primary school in Wau
UNMISS QIP renovates primary school in Wau
The UNMISS, via a quick impact project (QIP), completed the renovation of the Piantok Basic Primary school in Wau. During the handing over ceremony, UNMISS Head of Office in Wau, Ms. Winnie Babihuga, said “We are constructing…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.165
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.165
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.165
PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN JONGLEI AND BOMA STATES
PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN JONGLEI AND BOMA STATES
An agreement to cease hostilities has been signed by two warring communities from the Jonglei and Boma regions in South Sudan in an attempt to end ongoing violence, including child abductions and cattle raiding. The cessation…
UNMISS SRSG Briefs UN Security Council on the current Situation in South Sudan – Remarks and Full Video Coverage
Mr. President, Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. 2. It may seem unusual to start my briefing…