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UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
12 Jun 2017 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan

Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan
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...
Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement”

Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement”
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...
National Women’s Global Open Days Keynote Address By Mr. Eugene Owusu

National Women’s Global Open Days Keynote Address By Mr. Eugene Owusu
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...
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.167
05 Jun 2017 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.167
Peacekeeping is cost effective, but must adapt to new reality - By António Guterres

Peacekeeping is cost effective, but must adapt to new reality By António Guterres
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...
SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks)

- SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks as delivered)
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...
UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

- UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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...
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
29 May 2017 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
Release of UNMISS Staff Member George Livio - Statement Attributable to the Office of the Spokesperson United Nations Mission in South Sudan
26 May 2017 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes the release of George Livio, its national staff member who has been in detention since August 2014 without trial. The Mission calls for the release of its two other national staff members who are currently also being...