Press Releases

26 October 2016 - The Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, have decided to continue the Cyprus talks in Mont Pelerin, Switzerland from 7th to 11th November. This intensive week of negotiations will be conducted under the auspices of the…

The Secretary-General condemns the outbreak of violence on 24 October in Bangui, Central African Republic, which resulted in the tragic death of at least four civilians and the injuring of a further nine. He deplores the attacks against the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the…

Ellen Margrethe Løj Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Mission in South Sudan SRSG’s Statement on the Celebration of UN Day 24 October 2016

Moscow, Russia Tuesday, 25 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag met today in Moscow with Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov and other senior officials. Discussions focused on the situation in Lebanon and regional developments. Special attention was…

The Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) dismantled barricades erected by hostile demonstrators from the early morning hours in Bangui. MINUSCA firmly condemns the incidents that affected several neighborhoods in the capital and left four dead…

October, 24 2016 PRESS RELEASE United Nations for the people of South Sudan- UN celebrates 71 st anniversary To commemorate UN Day in South Sudan, the United Nations family together with communities of South Sudan, government counterparts, civil society organizations, and development partners marked…

This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this, the Organization’s…

The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has informed the Secretary General of the United Nations that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of November, after over two years at the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan. Ms…

Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 21 October 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today Roumieh Prison. The Special Coordinator met and discussed with prison authorities as well as adult and juvenile detainees. Following a tour of the prison, SCL Kaag participated…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 20 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, welcomed the passing in Parliament of the law for the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution, incorporating a National Preventive Mechanism against Torture. “This is an important…