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Joint Statement of IGAD, UNMISS, RJMEC and CTSAMVM on Current Challenges in the Implementation of the R-ARCSS
13 August 2021: IGAD, UNMISS, RJMEC and CTSAMVM welcome and commend the 10 th August 2021 resolution of the Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan reiterating its commitment to the implementation of the R-ARCSS and calling for inter alia;, the immediate cessation of hostilities within the SPLM/A…
Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen on the Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict
At today’s International Syria Support Group’s (ISSG) Humanitarian Task Force meeting, convened virtually in Geneva, the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen expressed his growing concern regarding developments in southern Syria. Increased hostilities , which have included heavy shelling and…
UNMISS expresses concern at division within the SPLM-IO
Juba, 11 August 2021: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is concerned at the division that has developed within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), and which led to clashes between factions in Magenis last week. “UNMISS is committed to supporting the full…
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Secretary-General’s video message on the International Youth Day 2021
New York, 12 August 2021
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General - on Mali
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated against civilians on 8 August in the Gao region in Mali where at least fifty civilians were reportedly killed and several wounded. The UN Multidimensional Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) sent peacekeepers to the area to protect civilians and…
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UNSMIL condemns the abduction and disappearance of Senior Government Official
TRIPOLI, 10 August 2021 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is deeply concerned about the abduction and disappearance of Mr. Rida Faraj Fraitis, Chief of Staff for the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Unidentified armed men abducted Mr…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
New York, 9 August 2021 Indigenous peoples around the world continue to face overwhelming marginalization, discrimination and exclusion. Rooted in colonialism and patriarchy, these profound disparities are sustained by a deeply held resistance to recognizing and respecting the rights, dignity, and…
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UNSMIL Joins Joint Military Commission in condemning act of hatred on Coastal Road
TRIPOLI, 6 August 2021 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) joins the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) in condemning the act of hatred that took place on the Coastal Road a few days ago, following its opening on 30 July 2021. The long-awaited opening of the coastal road is not…
Statement of the Special Coordinator on recent Exchange of Fire between Lebanon and Israel
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka has been following with great concern the exchange of fire between Lebanon and Israel in the last days. Exercising her good offices, the Special Coordinator has activated her political contacts and reached out to all stakeholders concerned. The…
UNIFIL statement on rocket and return fire on 6 August 2021
Late this morning, UNIFIL detected rocket launches from outside UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon towards the Israeli-occupied Golan. This was followed almost immediately by an artillery response from Israel directed at the general area around Kafer Chouba. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and…