Press Releases

The return of displaced people to their homes in Wau in north-western South Sudan could provide a “model” for other parts of the country, the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has said. David Shearer, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, was…

Geneva, 11 September 2017 - Libya continues to present one of the most complex mixed migration situations in the world, with refugees traveling alongside migrants through perilous routes, surviving dangerous desert crossings and abuses that include sexual violence, torture, detention in inhumane…

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag met this morning with Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun. The Special Coordinator reiterated her condolences to the families of the soldiers killed, and extended her best wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured. The Special…

Children from sub-Saharan Africa targeted more than any other group, pointing to impact of discrimination and racism Report calls on Europe to establish “safe and regular pathways” for migration NEW YORK/BRUSSELS, 12 September 2017 – Migrant and refugee children and youth trying to reach Europe face…

The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Libya delivered on 8th August 2017 to Sabha Medical Center ten (10) International Emergency Health kits (IEHK) which are standardized kit of essential medicines, supplies and equipment. This kits were procured with financial assistance from…

New York, 6 September 2017. Mr President, Distinguished Members of the Council, I am grateful for the opportunity to brief you on the implementation of your resolution 2366 of 10 July 2017 that decided to establish, at the request of the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP, the United Nations…

8 September, 2017 - UNSMIL categorically denies circulated news reports claiming that the UN plans to deploy a UN peacekeeping force to Libya. The Special Representative has repeatedly said that UNSMIL is progressively returning to Libya, increasing its staff presence including security personnel…

Tunis, 6 Sep 2017 – UNICEF Libya country office, in partnership with Al Zawiya Security Directorate, conducted a two-day workshop to review the achievements, challenges and lessons learned from the Family and Child Protection Unit of Al Zawiya, Libya. Al Zawiya Family and Child Protection Unit is…

Bogotá, 6 September 2017. The UN Mission in Colombia deeply regrets the death in a road accident of Dr. Ángela Rendón and nurse Katherine Quiroz of the San Juan de Dios Hospital de Ituango, who were assigned to the Local Office serving the Santa Lucia Territorial Area for Training and…

The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, extends her deep condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, kidnapped in 2014. The servicemen will always serve as a symbol of courage, commitment and dedication to their country. The Special Coordinator also extends her condolences…