Press Releases

Juba, 8 April 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan calls upon the country's authorities to take all necessary steps to protect civilians during military operations in Jonglei State. All communities and state bodies in Jonglei need to take urgent measures to prevent the mobilization of…

Juba, 5 April 2013 -The United Nations Mission in South Sudan today released a report on the findings of a human rights investigation into the deadly incident that occurred near Walgak, Akobo West sub-county, in Jonglei State on 8 February 2013.

Council condemns attack on Afghan civilians in ‘strongest terms’ NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on 3 April in Farah province of Afghanistan, causing numerous deaths and injuries of mostly civilians. The members of the Security…

Dakar, April 3, 2013 - A meeting dedicated to new threats to human rights from the perspective of sub-regional peace and security in West Africa, was held in Dakar today at the United Nations Information Center (UNIC). It was jointly organized by the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) and…

Near verbatim transcript of the SRSG Hilde Johnson and DSRSG Toby Lanzer's 's encounter with the press in Juba. Read full transcript

Eliminating the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war is a crucially important endeavour that advances peace, enables development, supports nations in transition and saves lives. The United Nations continues to provide wide-ranging assistance to millions of people in Afghanistan, Cambodia…

UNMIK/PR/1793 PRISTINA – On the occasion of Easter, UNMIK sends its sincere wishes to all communities in Kosovo who observe Easter. Easter is a time to celebrate love, sacrifice, and hope for a better world; it is an occasion that reminds us also of humanity’s ability to embrace adversity, as well…

Geneva, 28 March 2013 - The twenty-first session of the Follow-up Committee to monitor the implementation of the Greentree Agreement on the Bakassi Peninsula was held in Geneva on 28 March 2013. It was led by Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in West…

UNMIK/PR/1792 PRISTINA – UNMIK strongly condemns the recent threats directed towards a human rights activist in Pristina. Women's rights advocate, Ms. Nazlie Bala, was recently sent a threatening letter relating to her efforts to help promote the rights of women, particularly those who have been…

This special time of year brings different people from across a richly diverse region together for the annual festival of Nowruz, a celebration of the larger forces that unite us. Marking a New Year with the first day of Spring, Nowruz is an age-old tradition in many countries of Western, Central…