Press releases
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) responds to Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) allegations
18 Sep 2016 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) notes with concern recent accusations made by the SPLA of UNMISS of supposedly fostering criminal activity and harbouring armed elements in the UN protection of civilians (PoC) site in Juba. -
Secretary-General’s Message; International Day of Democracy 2016
15 Sep 2016 - A year ago, the world's Governments agreed on an ambitious sustainable development agenda for the next 15 years. They recognized that what people want is not so complicated -- but that it does require a transformation of how our economies and societies work. -
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH SUDAN AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH SUDAN 15 SEPTEMBER, 2016
15 Sep 2016 - The South Sudan Commission on Human Rights just concluded its first mission to South Sudan. This Commission was established by the Human Rights Council in March 2016 under resolution 31/20. The Commission has been tasked with the following mandate: (a) To monitor and report on the situation of human rights in South Sudan and make recommendations for its improvement; -
12 Sep 2016 - The countries of the South have established themselves as indispensable participants in the global socioeconomic arena. Despite worldwide market volatility, South-South foreign direct investment is increasing. There are more and more institutionalized forms of South-South cooperation in the political and economic spheres. These trends prove that collaboration among developing countries is beneficial and thriving.
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Message from SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
12 Sep 2016 - I extend warm greetings to you all on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. This is an occasion that honours the spirit of compassion, equality and generosity – universal values that extend across all cultures and bind us together in our shared humanity. -
Independent Special Investigation Team arrives in Juba to commence work on July Incidents
09 Sep 2016 - Juba, South Sudan -- The Independent Special Investigation team, announced by the Secretary-General on 23rd August to look into the violence which occurred in Juba between 8-25 July 2016, and the response of the UN Mission here, arrives today to begin their work. -
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 8 September 2016
08 Sep 2016 - This year, the world has embarked on implementing the ambitious and transformational 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 universal, integrated and interdependent Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda is an action plan for people, planet, partnership and peace. -
Harassment and intimidation of civil society representatives following United Nations Security Council visit to South Sudan
08 Sep 2016 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by reports it has received of threats and harassment against some civil society members who met with the United Nations Security Council delegation during their most recent visit to Juba last weekend. -
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE INFORMAL INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE ON “MOBILIZING COLLECTIVE ACTION: THE NEXT DECADE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT” New York, 6 September 2016 [as delivered]
06 Sep 2016 - THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE INFORMAL INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE ON “MOBILIZING COLLECTIVE ACTION: THE NEXT DECADE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT” New York, 6 September 2016 [as delivered]; I am honoured to open this interactive dialogue with Member States on the responsibility to protect (RtoP). As you know, this is a concept that has been a consistent priority of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and a principle that is close to my heart. -
Joint Communique by the Transitional Government of National Unity And The United Nations Security Council
05 Sep 2016 - Joint Communique by the Transitional Government of National Unity And The United Nations Security Council September 4, 2016 Near Verbatim Transcript Minister Lomoro: Ladies and Gentlemen,