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Security Council, UN chief condemn latest attack on peacekeepers in Mali
The United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres have condemned an attack against a United Nations convoy in the Kidal region of Mali that left two Chadian peacekeepers dead and two others seriously…
Ahead of Hurricane Irma, UN agencies preparing supplies and communication lines to youth
If Irma stays on its current track as a category 5 hurricane, it will bring devastating damage within hours to parts of the Caribbean, affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of children, the United Nations Children's…
FEATURE: Does drone technology hold promise for the UN?
Drone technology appears to be taking off at the United Nations, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being used for various purposes, including in humanitarian, development and peacekeeping operations. Although this…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 175
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 175
PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN JONGLEI AND BOMA STATES
PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN JONGLEI AND BOMA STATES An agreement to cease hostilities has been signed by two warring communities from the Jonglei and Boma regions in South Sudan in an attempt to end ongoing violence…
Tyre's ancient hippodrome hosts gruelling military Olympiad
UNIFIL’s Force Commander Reserve (FCR) team captain raises the Military Olympiad Cup - 2017. The unit of six UNIFIL French peacekeepers, carrying a stretcher with a colleague strapped to it, turned the corner and saw the…
Marking International Day, UN honours dedication and service of peacekeepers
While the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is 29 May, the Organization today held ceremonies to pay tribute to the more than 3,500 people who have died on duty since 1948 and acknowledge the dedication and…
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Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer Mr. President,Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on…
Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer
Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer Mr. President, Members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on…
Top UN official in South Sudan urges Security Council to advance ‘common strategy’ on political process
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan today urged the Security Council to unite behind a common strategy for advancing the political process and peace in the crisis-torn country. Addressing the…