Press Releases

TRIPOLI, 18 July 2019 - UNSMIL is gravely concerned by and closely following up on media reports about the disappearance of Ms. Siham Sergewa and the injury of her husband. An elected House of Representatives member, Ms. Sergewa was reportedly taken by force last night from her residence in Benghazi…

On this day, we pay tribute to an extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality, and one of the most iconic and inspirational leaders of our time. Nelson Mandela exemplified courage, compassion and commitment to freedom, peace and social justice. He lived by these principles and was…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 241 - 15 July 2019

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)’s Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander, Major General Mehari Zewde Gebremariam, strongly condemns the unprovoked attack by a group of unknown armed men on UNISFA peacekeepers providing security at the Amiet market in which one Ethiopian…

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Bogotá, 11 July 2019. This Thursday, the United Nations Security Council arrives in Colombia to assess developments in the peace process and to reiterate support for its implementation. "All members of the Council are fully committed to and supportive of the peace process in Colombia," said the…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the Supreme Judicial Council on the successful election of its members across Libya. These transparent elections are an example of democracy and peaceful transfer of power in Libya. They reflect the independence and professionalism…

SECRETARY-GENERAL’S GOOD OFFICES MISSION IN CYPRUS P.O. BOX 21642, NICOSIA, CYPRUS Statement by the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı Thursday 11 July 2019 Today, the leaders announced the implementation of the interoperability of mobile…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 240 - 8 July 2019