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UNMISS calls for tangible evidence of progress towards democratic elections in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is urging political leaders to make critical political decisions and achieve key outstanding tasks in the peace deal to ensure the fourth extension of the transitional period is the last and that democracy is delivered. Briefing the UN Security…
Note to Correspondents: Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo concludes visit to the Republic of Korea
Rosemary DiCarlo, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 4 to 6 November 2024. Ms. DiCarlo expressed appreciation for the ROK’s strong support for the work of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and…
UNIFIL statement (8 November 2024)
Yesterday, two IDF excavators and one IDF bulldozer destroyed part of a fence and a concrete structure in a UNIFIL position in Ras Naqoura. In response to our urgent protest, the IDF denied any activity was taking place inside the UNIFIL position. The IDF’s deliberate and direct destruction of…
UNMISS intensifies efforts to reduce tensions and prevent conflict in Tambura, Western Equatoria
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is intensifying efforts to help reduce tensions, prevent conflict, and support peaceful coexistence in Tambura, Western Equatoria, following several violent incidents which have caused thousands of people to flee their homes. On 25 October 2024…
Remarks by Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, to the Security Council
[As Delivered] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity, once again, to brief the Council on developments in South Sudan. Since my last update, South Sudan’s transitional period was extended until February 2027, pushing back the timetable for elections to December 2026. This was inevitable but a…
UNIFIL statement (7 November 2024)
This afternoon, a UNIFIL convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was passing Saida when a drone strike occurred nearby. Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the spot. They will continue to their posts. The Lebanese Army also confirmed…
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Press communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 6 November 2024
The 62nd round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 5-6 November 2024 in the Palais des Nations, in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and the implementing measures of 8 September 2008. The participants welcomed Magdalena Grono, who officially assumed…
Security Council Calls on Sudan, South Sudan, to Demilitarize Abyei, Highlights Impact of Sudan Conflict on Area’s Political Process, Humanitarian Needs
Sudan and South Sudan must respect the demilitarization of Abyei and evacuate their forces, Security Council members urged today, as senior officials reported on the latest political, security and humanitarian developments, including the impact of ongoing fighting in Sudan on agreement on the final…
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At the High-level Conference on Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, SRSG Simão calls on to put in place a regional cooperation mechanism to support the countries of the Central Sahel to successfully fight terrorism
Dakar, 05 November 2024 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, participated in the High-level Conference on Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border…
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UNOWAS supports the organization of National Stakeholders’ Forums, calls for peaceful General Elections in Ghana
Dakar, 05 November 2024 - As part of its continued engagement to promote peace and stability in West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS, in close collaboration with the National Peace Council (NPC) of Ghana, supported the organization of National Stakeholders’ Forums which took place in five strategic…