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In Côte d'Ivoire, UN chief spotlights importance of AU-EU strategic partnership
The importance of regional organizations grows with every decade that passes as they are essential to face the difficult challenges that threaten the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Wednesday at…
South Sudan: UN envoy condemns ‘horrific’ killings of civilians in Jonglei
The most senior United Nations official in South Sudan has condemned the “horrific” killing of some 45 civilians in the Jonglei region on Tuesday when a Murle ethnic group attacked a Dinka village. “I utterly condemn these…
The Secretary-General's Remarks at the Opening of the 5th African Union-European Union Summit
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 29 November 2017 [as delivered] Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Sustainable and inclusive development is an end in itself. But lack of development and inclusive government, including poverty…
Indian engineers begin road rehabilitation in Unity region of South Sudan
Indian engineers begin road rehabilitation in Unity region of South Sudan Indian engineers have begun three major road renovation projects in the Unity region of South Sudan to improve the safety of travel for local motorists…
Strengthening women’s participation in peace and conflict resolution processes in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its Gender Advisory Team conducted a training on basic gender and human rights concepts, women’s rights, and women, peace and security as well as the…
SRSG Tanin holds pre-Security Council meetings in Belgrade
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dačić, and ambassadors and…
‘We are the light of South Sudan,’ say graduates of UN-run vocational school in Bor
The ninth batch of youth who have received training in different fields has graduated from a vocational centre run by Republic of Korean peacekeepers in Bor after completing a 20-week hands-on curriculum. 52 students, among…
No more darkness: Bor hospital now has solar lamps, thanks to UNMISS Indian peacekeepers
Abraham Lier has seen enough pitch-black nights at Bor Hospital, where he has worked for a while. “Moving around in between wards and sections was risky and emergencies at night was like groping in the dark,” says Abraham…
UNMISS welcomes ratification of international human rights covenants in South Sudan
The ratification by South Sudan’s legislative assembly of two international covenants requiring states to protect and respect the human rights of their people has been welcomed by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Displaced families receive a joyous welcome home after leaving UN protection site
As the sun begins to rise over the sea of white tents dotted throughout the United Nations protection camp, a group of families are already up and about, bustling around as they pack their belongings and prepare for the trip…