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UNMISS appeals for calm after deadly clashes in Malakal Protection of Civilians site
JUBA, 29 May 2023 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for calm at the Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Upper Nile state following a violent incident on 28 May. Tensions between communities at a water point erupted resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom's remarks on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
[AS DELIVERED] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honourable Deng Dau Deng, Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Community, My fellow UN Colleagues and Peacekeepers, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to UN House on this International Day…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC COMMUNIQUÉ |1156th Meeting on the Situation in Sudan on 27 May 2023
With deep concern, the Council strongly condemned the senseless and unjustified conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and demanded the warring parties to immediately ceasefire, without any preconditions. The Council adopted the African Union Roadmap for…
- Press Releases
MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPERS - 29 May 2023
United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world. For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe. Today, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour their extraordinary…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
New York, 29 May 2023 United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world. For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe. Today, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour…
SRSG Ziadeh's statement on the situation in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is following the developing situation in northern Kosovo with utmost concern. She calls on all to refrain from further escalatory actions and take urgent steps to restore calm. She stresses the need to find a…
Remarks by Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Secretary-General, Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured and privileged to be here with you today. On this 75th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping, we have much to be thankful for, and proud of. First among these are the more than two million peacekeepers who…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General & Head of UNMISS at the 29th 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, developments in Sudan have been a concern to us all and have taken center stage. In this connection, let me begin by welcoming the efforts of President…
Near Verbatim: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
Good morning. I would like to welcome you to this UNMISS Press Conference. This is part of our commitment to regularly share with you our assessment of the challenges facing the country as well as what UNMISS is doing to help the South Sudanese people. And greetings to everyone joining us live on…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
UN Headquarters Observes International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 25 May
UN Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers and mark the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping on Thursday, 25 May. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to the Middle East to supervise the implementation of Israel-Arab Armistice…