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UNMISS welcomes the new cabinet
Juba, 01 August 2013 - UNMISS welcomes the appointment of a new Cabinet of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan, which was announced on 31 July 2013. The installation of the new, leaner and restructured Cabinet offers the Government a new opportunity to deliver on key priorities for the…
UNSCOL and UNIFIL host meeting on assistance for Lebanese Army
Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 29 July 2013 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Maj. Gen. Paolo Serra convened today at the UN House in Beirut a meeting of the diplomatic community drawing from the Permanent Members of the UN Security…
UN providing food and security for Jonglei displaced
Juba, 25 July 2013 - The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing food to thousands of people who have fled violence in Pibor County, Jonglei State, in an ongoing humanitarian exercise that began on 24 July, with support from UNMISS.
Statement of Special Coordinator Plumbly after Meeting Kataeb Leader Amine Gemayel
I just had a very good meeting with former President Gemayel. We discussed issues related to the region and to Lebanon, particularly areas of cooperation between the United Nations and Lebanon including the issue of the Syrian refugees and how to ensure the needed assistance to them and to make…
Civilians seek UN assistance in Jonglei
Juba, 19 July 2013 - On 14 July, The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was alerted by Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) of the arrival in Manyabol of a large number of Lou Nuer youth in need of urgent medical assistance. The mission dispatched a military team.
SCL Derek Plumbly Visits Amel Association and Meets with Syrian Refugees
Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, 17 July 2013 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly today visited a center run by Amel Association in the area of Haret Hreik, which has been extending assistance to Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Mr. Plumbly met with the President of Amel, Dr. Kamel…
Aid agencies in Jonglei mount response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush
Juba, 18 July 2013: "Expanded access within Pibor county, Jonglei State, since 14 July has enabled aid agencies to assess the needs of up to 25,000 civilians who have sought refuge in the bush near Dorein and Labrab villages following recent fighting.
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Derek Plumbly after Meeting Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri
Beirut, Lebanon Tuesday, 17 July 2013 First, I would like to wish all a Ramadan kareem as this is my first press encounter since the beginning of the month of Ramadan. I had two very good meetings today, first with Prime Minister-designate Tamam Salam and just now with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri…
Aid agencies gain access as violence in Pibor County increases
Juba, 14 July 2013: "Today aid agencies reached for the first time this year areas of Pibor county, Jonglei, where thousands of civilians have been hiding in the bush following clashes between state and non-state actors. Non-governmental organisations and UN agencies have met communities near Dorain…
Security Council Press Statement on UNRCCA: SC/11061
NEW YORK - The following Security Council press statement was issued today, 15 July, by Council President Rosemary DiCarlo (United States): The members of the Security Council welcomed the briefing by Miroslav Jenča, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the…