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- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General's video message for New Years 2025
New York, 31 December 2024 Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust. And today I can officially report that we have just endured a decade of deadly heat. The top ten 10…
- Press Releases
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Stéphanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who…
The UN Secretary-General message for New Year 2025
New York, 31 December 2024 Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust. And today I can officially report that we have just endured a decade of deadly heat. The top ten 10…
- Press Releases
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Yemen
The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about intensified escalation in Yemen and Israel. Israeli airstrikes today on Sana’a International Airport, the Red Sea ports and power stations in Yemen are especially alarming. The airstrikes reportedly resulted in numerous casualties including at least…
UNIFIL statement (26 December 2024)
Any actions that risk the fragile cessation of hostilities must cease. Israel and Lebanon have recommitted to full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. To address outstanding issues, both parties are urged to utilize the newly-established Mechanism as agreed in the understanding…
- Press Releases
Statement from UNSMIL on Libya's Independence Day
Tripoli – On the 73rd anniversary of Libya's independence, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. On this occasion, we celebrate not only Libya's hard-won freedom and sovereignty but also the resilience and determination of its…
- Press Releases
United Nations investigation report brings to 207 the number of people executed by the Wharf Jérémie gang
Port-au-Prince, 23 December 2024 Just over two weeks after the start of a wave of crimes committed by the Wharf Jérémie gang in the municipality of Port-au-Prince, the United Nations Integrated Office (BINUH) in Haiti and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published their…
UNIFIL statement (23 December 2024)
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati upon his visit to south Lebanon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun and together they held discussions at UNIFIL's Sector East…
JOINT COMMUNIQUE AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS highlight 2025 as year of opportunity for tangible progress in the South Sudan peace process
JUBA, 23 December 2024 : The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) acknowledge the progress made by the Government and Parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the…
UNMISS Perception Survey reveals overwhelming support for elections among South Sudanese
JUBA, 24 December 2024 – More than 90 percent of South Sudanese respondents interviewed during a perception survey commissioned by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed the importance of elections being held and almost all intended to vote. The survey, conducted in April and…