Press Releases

Juba crisis – July 10 2016

UNMISS calls on parties to avoid mistakes of the past Juba 09 July 2016

UNMISS condemns resurgence of violence ahead of South Sudan's Fifth Anniversary

Arabic Version Geneva (7 July 2017) - The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, extends his wishes to the Syrian people on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr. Mr. de Mistura also welcomes all efforts, including by the International Syria Support Group co-chairs through their joint…

Message from the UNMISS SRSG on Celebration of Eid al-Fitr

5 July 2016 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, a time of celebration and overcoming differences.“I wish all Libyans Eid Mubarak, as they gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr…

UNMISS Update No. 133

KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I wish all Afghans Eid Mubarak. As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after a month of fasting and worship, I hope that families around Afghanistan will be able to come together in peace, in an environment free of fear and violence…

El Fasher, 3 July 2016 – On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend greetings and best wishes to the people and Government of Sudan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Fitr is a time for love, perseverance, kindness, forgiveness…

Security Council press statement on fighting in Wau, South Sudan