UNMIS
United Nations Mission in Sudan

Closure of UNMIS

The United Nation Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) concluded its mandate on 9 July 2011, coinciding with South Sudan’s independence, transitioning to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to support the new nation’s stability and development.

UNMIS Press Releases

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  • Press Conferences
06 June - PC Transcript
Held by chief PIO George Somerwill and featuring Chief of UNMIS' Recovery, Return and Reintegration Section Robert Turner, Deputy Representative of the UNHCR Craig Saunders and IOM Representative Mario Tavolaj. , Ms. Radhia…
  • Press Conferences
23 May - PB Transcript
Held by the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Manuel Aranda da Silva, and the Deputy Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for southern Sudan…

United Nations Mission in Sudan

The United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) was established on 24 March 2005 to support implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement, provide humanitarian assistance, and the protection and promotion of human rights.