Press releases

  • “Unity of purpose” needed in South Sudan peace process in face of “narrow” space for compromise

    “Unity of purpose” needed in South Sudan peace process in face of “narrow” space for compromise

    - “Unity of purpose” needed in South Sudan peace process in face of “narrow” space for compromise
    26 Sep 2017 - The international community must show “unity of purpose” by supporting a peace process capable of implementation in South Sudan in the face of a “narrow” space for compromise, according to the UN’s most senior representative in the country. David Shearer, who is the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for South Sudan, was addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday.
  • - David Shearer, Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan address to the Security Council
    26 Sep 2017 - Mr. President, excellencies and distinguished delegates,I thank you for the invitation to address the Council and touch on some critical issues in South Sudan. I will provide a brief update on the situation in the country, as well as United Nations efforts to protect civilians and build durable peace as per our mandate.
  • Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of South Sudan

    Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai,
    First Vice-President of South Sudan

    Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of South Sudan
    24 Sep 2017 - The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of South Sudan. The Secretary-General expressed his profound concern with the ongoing violence and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country.The Secretary-General acknowledged the National Dialogue and stressed the need for it to be inclusive and safe for the participation of all stakeholders.
  • UNMISS SRSG; Message on the International Day of Peace 2017
    20 Sep 2017 - Today we come together to observe the International Day of Peace. The theme is: “Together for Peace, Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”. Here in South Sudan people face enormous challenges. Half the population is suffering from severe hunger and is in need of food aid. One-third of the population have fled their homes or have crossed the border into neighboring countries as refugees.  One million South Sudanese, for example, now live in refugee camps in Uganda.
  • Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer

    Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer

    - Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer
    14 Sep 2017 - Opening Remarks: Good morning and thanks for joining me at this briefing. I’d like to focus on two main issues today…the upcoming annual General Debate of the UnitedNations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York which I will be attending;I’d like to give you details about two key events taking place in New York which concern SouthSudan;I also want to update you on our Protection of Civilians or POC sites.***
  • Wau could provide “model” for return home of South Sudan’s displaced people

    Wau could provide “model” for return home of South Sudan’s displaced people

    - Wau could provide “model” for return home of South Sudan’s displaced people
    14 Sep 2017 - The return of displaced people to their homes in Wau in north-western South Sudan could provide a“model” for other parts of the country, the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan(UNMISS) has said. David Shearer, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, was speaking on avisit to Wau town.
  • UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan
    28 Aug 2017 -
    The United Nations Mission in South Sudan expresses its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of journalist Christopher Allen, killed during fighting in the town of Kaya, near the border with Uganda, in circumstances that remain unclear.
  • UN Peacekeeping Mission Head insists on “zero tolerance approach” and maintaining the civilian character of South Sudan’s displaced people camps
    09 Aug 2017 - The Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has insisted that the mission maintains a “zero tolerance approach” to any attempts to militarize the camps for people displaced by conflict and that the camps remain civilian in nature. David Shearer, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, was speaking in Bentiu, where some 115,000 people are currently living in the Mission’s largest Protection of Civilians site or POC.
  • SRSG Shearer - Regional protection Force - Press Conference (near verbatim)

    SRSG Shearer - Regional protection Force - Press Conference (near verbatim)

    Press Conference on Arrival of Regional Protection Forces into Juba, South Sudan
    08 Aug 2017 - Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning and welcome to the RWANBATT compound here at Tomping. A number of you have reported over the weekend that the first company of Rwandan soldiers has arrived in Juba as part of the Regional Protection Force deployment. I’m joined by Brigadier General Jean Mupenzi of Rwanda, who is the Commander of the RPF.
  • Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix Press Conference - Juba
    03 Aug 2017 - Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix: Thank you very much, and good afternoon all. I would like, first of all, to thank you for being here.

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