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Release of UNMISS Staff Member George Livio - Statement Attributable to the Office of the Spokesperson United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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…
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Martin Kobler condemns violence and calls for the immediate restoration of calm in Tripoli
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, is following reports of ongoing fighting in Tripoli with grave concern. The SRSG calls…
Statement by the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Mr. Espen Barth Eide
NICOSIA, 26 May 2017 - Over the last nine days, following the 17 May meeting of the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, I have been engaged in active shuttle…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]
Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I saw the tragic results of our failure to protect civilians…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 2017
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, on the occasion of Ramadan
KABUL - As the holy Islamic month of Ramadan begins, I would like to extend, on behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, warmest wishes to all Afghans in the country and abroad. The coming weeks will be a special time of…
- Unified regional approach on South Sudan conflict is “critical” says United Nations head in country
A coherent and unified regional approach on solving the conflict in South Sudan has been urged by the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (UNMISS) who described it as “critical” in helping to bring an end to…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL CEREMONY UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS
Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, We are here today to honour the 117 men and woman from 43 countries who lost their lives last year serving under the United Nations flag. The medal we confer at today’s ceremony…
- Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
Mr. President, Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. 2. It may seem unusual to start my briefing…
UNMISS SRSG Briefs UN Security Council on the current Situation in South Sudan – Remarks and Full Video Coverage
Mr. President, Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. 2. It may seem unusual to start my briefing…