Press Releases
- 21 Jun 2017 - United Nations peacekeepers in South Sudan have been praised by the most senior UN official in the country for a “nimble and pro-active” response in support of humanitarians dealing with an emergency. David Shearer, the Head of the UN peacekeeping mission in...
- 12 Jun 2017 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
- 12 Jun 2017 - Mr. Chairman, Prime Minister Hailemairiam, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, I thank you for the opportunity to address this Assembly of Heads of State and Government of IGAD. The United Nations commitment to partnership was reaffirmed in the IGAD, AU and UN joint...
- 09 Jun 2017 - A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in the Jonglei region is a “first step to dialogue and engagement but we now need to build on that and show that there is a real dividend for peace,” the head of UN peacekeeping in South Sudan, UNMISS, has said...
- 06 Jun 2017 - Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, A very good morning to you. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome all of you to the National Women’s Open Days Conference on Peace and Security. I am honoured to have the opportunity to open this conference that addresses issues that...
- 05 Jun 2017 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.167
- 30 May 2017 - 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 that same week, two Blue Helmets were killed in the...
- 29 May 2017 - 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 you to UN House on this International Day of UN...
- 29 May 2017 - 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 Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South...
- 29 May 2017 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166