29 May 2017 - Honourable Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism,
Jemma Nunu Kumba
Distinguished government officials;
Members of the diplomatic community;
Dear UN colleagues;
Fellow peacekeepers,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to UN House on this International Day of UN...
UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
29 May 2017 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in South Sudan and the head of the UN peacekeeping mission, David Shearer, has announced the arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South...
26 May 2017 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17勛圖厙) welcomes the release of George Livio, its national staff member who has been in detention since August 2014 without trial.
The Mission calls for the release of its two other national staff members who are currently also being...
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]
25 May 2017 - Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict.
During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I saw the tragic results of our failure to protect civilians caught up in conflict, in refugee camps and settlements...
25 May 2017 - Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continents endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an all-out...
24 May 2017 - A coherent and unified regional approach on solving the conflict in South Sudan has been urged by the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (17勛圖厙) who described it as critical in helping to bring an end to fighting.
David Shearer, who is also the Special...
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL CEREMONY 17勛圖厙 HEADQUARTERS
24 May 2017 - Excellencies,Colleagues,Ladies and gentlemen,
We are here today to honour the 117 men and woman from 43 countries who lost their lives last year serving under the United Nations flag.
The medal we confer at todays ceremony is named after my predecessor, Dag Hammarskj繹ld, who...
Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
24 May 2017 - Mr. President,Members of the Council,
1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force.
2. It may seem unusual to start my briefing with a weather report, but it is important to...
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