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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…