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UNMISS seeks access to orphanage caught in between warring parties in Torit
The United Nations is today attempting to access an orphanage caught between South Sudanese government and opposition forces who have taken up battle positions near the town of Torit in Eastern Equatoria. The United Nations…
UNMISS SRSG David Shearer Remarks to Media - 12 July
UNMISS SRSG: Briefs on battle position around orphanage in Torit Remarks to the media by David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, 12 July 2017, Juba, South Sudan CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to…
UN in South Sudan concerned about civilians fleeing Government, rebel fighting in Upper Nile
Thousands of South Sudanese civilians are fleeing to neighbouring Ethiopia as Government troops advance on a rebel stronghold in the Upper Nile region, a senior United Nations official today said, expressing grave concern…
DSRSG Coleman Visits Novobërdë/Novo Brdo Municipality
12 July 2017 - Inter-community trust building, employment, returns, infrastructure development and women’s participation were the main aspects discussed at a meeting between UNMIK’s Deputy Special Representative of the…
UNIFIL’s Sector East Commander hosts luncheon for local dignitaries
UNIFIL’s Sector East (SECEAST) Headquarters (HQ) and its Commander Brigadier General Venancio Aguado de Diego yesterday organized a luncheon for the local authorities of South Lebanon at its base in Marjayoun. Members of…
UNISFA condemns recent attacks in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) condemns all attacks perpetrated by unknown armed groups in Abyei Area which resulted in deaths and injuries of civilians. UNISFA expresses its deepest condolences…
UN in South Sudan concerned about civilians fleeing clashes in Upper Nile
Thousands of South Sudanese civilians are fleeing to neighbouring Ethiopia as Government troops advance on a rebel stronghold in the Upper Nile region, a senior United Nations official today said, expressing grave concern…
Troops' service to peace recognised in Summer Medal Parade.
NICOSIA, 10 July 2017 – This Monday, under the setting Cyprus sun, 248 military personnel trooped across the UN flight hangar to receive awards in the service of peace. Officiating at the event were Head of Mission and…
Bi-communal Festival in PYLA
More than 5,000 people attended the annual festival in Cyprus' only bi-communal village, Pyla , on 30 June and 1 July, enjoying a smorgasbord of food, drink, entertainment and shopping. Supported by UNFICYP since its…
Working with UNIFIL, LAF confirms 8 new Blue Line points
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) geographical team notes the LAF coordinates in the Blue Line marking process near Blida, south-eastern Lebanon. Along the Blue Line near Blida fields, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Blue Line team…