Press Releases

Tripoli, 08 September 2013 - In response to reports about possible UN interaction with those laying siege to the oil fields, the UN Support Mission in Libya affirms that none of its representatives has met with those laying siege to the oil fields. UNSMIL reiterates that its activities are conducted…

This year’s observance of International Youth Day focuses on the issue of youth migration. Of the annual total of some 214 million international migrants, young people constitute more than 10 per cent, yet too little is known about their struggles and experiences. The reasons young people migrate…

I just had a very good meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. I told the Prime Minister that the international community remains united in its support for Lebanon’s security and stability during this period. Our talks focused on the preparations for the inaugural meeting of the…

Update on UNMISS patrols in Pibor county as of 13 September 2013

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack on 13 September on the United States Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, for which the Taliban have claimed responsibility. They expressed their deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the…

Juba, 12 September 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is assisting local authorities in areas affected by widespread flooding and recent torrential rains. Floods and heavy rainfalls have caused extensive damage to infrastructure in South Sudan especially roads and bridges.

Associate Spokesperson Farhan Haq: USG Ladsous is here to brief on a range of peacekeeping activities. He will make a short statement first and then we will take your questions after which we will do the second part of the briefing following his presentation. Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, welcome…

Juba, 10 September 2013 - The United Nations has celebrated International Literacy Day since 1966, as a reminder that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning. International Literacy Day 2013 was commemorated worldwide under the theme of "Literacies for the 21st Century".

8 September 2013 - More than 773 million young people and adults around the world cannot read this message. They are among the ranks of our fellow citizens who have not yet gained full literacy skills. They may not be able to fill out a job application, decipher a bus timetable or read a story aloud…

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