Newly arrived deputy UN chief to work with partners to “respond to the current humanitarian crisis and to find practical solutions to development challenges” in South Sudan
28 Sep 2017 - The newly arrived Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou presented his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Deng Alor Kuol, in Juba on Thursday.
Speaking after his meeting...
“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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...