Press Releases

Nelson Mandela International Day is an opportunity to reflect on the life and work of a legend who embodied the highest values of the United Nations. Madiba was a model global citizen whose example continues to guide us in…

Secretary-General’s remarks at IGAD Extraordinary Summit [as prepared]

The United Nations mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was informed about allegations of smuggling activities involving peacekeepers in the western region of Bouar. MINUSCA is committed to shed light on these…

STATEMENT BY H.E. FESTUS G. MOGAE, CHAIRPERSON OF JMEC, TO THE IGAD HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT SUMMIT ON THE STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT ON THE RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN…

UNMISS urges parties to deescalate tensions and lift movement restrictions

Goma, 12 July, 2016 – Members of the Women's Platform for the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework agreement for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region met in Goma, eastern DRC, from 11 to 12…

UNMISS strongly condemns the use of heavy weapons close to its compounds

UNMISS pays its respects to the peacekeepers that lost their lives in the line of duty

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- PRESS ENCOUNTER ON SOUTH SUDAN New York, 11 July 2016

Security Council Press Statement on Fighting in Juba, South Sudan 10 July 2016