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- SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks as delivered)
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 peacekeepers. Today we pay…
- UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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 Sudan (UNMISS)…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166
DTM Libya expands Flow Monitoring Activities, launches Detention Centre Profiles and Rapid Assessments
Libya - IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix is expanding its programme by increasing its Flow Monitoring coverage to 35 baladiyas, launching a pilot of Detention Centre Profiles and developing rapid response assessment capacity. As a first step, the programme held a training for 60 enumerators…
The Secretary-General's message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
“Investing in Peace Around the World” NEW YORK - For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has risen steadily over the years, and deployment is now near an all…
Security Council Press Statement on Libya
The members of the Security Council condemned the military escalation in southern Libya including the attack at Brak al-Shati on 18 May, which reportedly resulted in the summary executions of combatants and civilians. The members of the Security Council welcomed the statement by Prime Minister…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General On the Human Rights Advisory Panel’s recommendations on Kosovo
The Secretary-General would like to reiterate his appreciation for the valuable work of the Human Rights Advisory Panel, which examined alleged violations of human rights by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The Panel was a unique human rights mechanism established…
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 national staff members who are currently also being held in detention…
- Press Releases
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 on rival groups to stop fighting immediately and put Libyan national…
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 diplomacy between the two sides as requested by the leaders. As both leaders…