- Unified regional approach on South Sudan conflict is “critical” says United Nations head in country
A coherent and unified regional approach on solving the conflict in South Sudan has been urged by the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (UNMISS) who described it as “critical” in helping to bring an end to…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL CEREMONY UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL CEREMONY UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS
Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, We are here today to honour the 117 men and woman from 43 countries who lost their lives last year serving under the United Nations flag. The medal we confer at today’s ceremony…
Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
- Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
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…
Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping
Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping
Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN Peacekeeping; according to the chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jean-Pierre Lacroix. He was speaking ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]
Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I saw the tragic results of our failure to protect civilians…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 2017
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site
Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site
The UNMISS UNPOL and the community in the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site have strongly united against criminality. This partnership is helping to curb insecurity, as well as enhancing the safety of people living in…
Release of UNMISS Staff Member George Livio - Statement Attributable to the Office of the Spokesperson United Nations Mission in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes the release of George Livio, its national staff member who has been in detention since August 2014 without trial. The Mission calls for the release of its two other…
SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks)
- SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks as delivered)
Honourable Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Jemma Nunu Kumba Distinguished government officials; Members of the diplomatic community; Dear UN colleagues; Fellow peacekeepers, It is my great pleasure to welcome…
UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
- UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in South Sudan and the head of the UN peacekeeping mission, David Shearer, has announced the arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
Peacekeeping is cost effective, but must adapt to new reality - By António Guterres
Peacekeeping is cost effective, but must adapt to new reality By António Guterres
When I entered the United Nations Secretariat building for the first time as Secretary-General in January, my first act was to lay a wreath honoring more than 3,500 United Nations staff who died in the service of peace. Later…