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Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 31st RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[As delivered] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today.Since our last meeting, President Kiir in his statement on Martyrs’ Day acknowledged that the country…
UNFICYP warns against unauthorized construction in the UN buffer zone
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is concerned by plans for unauthorized construction work by the Turkish Cypriot side inside the UN buffer zone, near Pyla/Pile. UNFICYP warned against unauthorized…
Closure of MINUSMA bases in Ber and Goundam, Timbuktu region
Bamako, August 17, 2023 - The withdrawal of MINUSMA from Mali, requested by the Malian transitional authorities and subsequently approved by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2690, is continuing. As part of…
UNFICYP condemns assaults against UN peacekeepers
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns the assaults against UN peacekeepers and damage to UN vehicles by personnel from the Turkish Cypriot side this morning. The incident took place inside the…
UNISFA expresses concern over ongoing South Kordofan conflict, calls for protection of Civilians and Peacekeepers
Abyei, 18 August 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) has expressed serious concern about the ongoing hostilities in and around Kadugli, South Kordofan, which led to the targeting of a UNISFA…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
This year’s World Humanitarian Day marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. On that dark day, we lost 22 colleagues, including Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello. That tragedy…
Northern Bahr El Ghazal youth on Radio Miraya: New constitution can end early, forced marriages
Panelists answered questions when Radio Miraya celebrated International Youth Day in Aweil. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- With customary laws allowing for early, often forced marriages, and with the…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HUNGARY
On 20 August, MINURSO celebrated the State Foundation Day of Hungary by raising their national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Ceremonies and festivities are held nationwide to celebrate the event including flag hoisting…
Joint UNMISS, AU, RJMEC Political Parties Forum starts vital conversation on civic and political space ahead of elections
In Wau, South Sudan, a state-level political parties forum jointly hosted by UNMISS, the AU, and RJMEC, saw spirited conversations on the need for extending political and civic space before this young nation heads to the…
As Sudan crisis continues, twice displaced returnees in Renk, South Sudan, face mounting challenges
As the Sudan crisis continues, hundreds of thousands have crossed porous borders to neighbouring South Sudan in search of safety. Many are returnees who once left this young nation to escape war and, now, find themselves once…