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Statement by the SRSG and Head of UNFICYP on the boat accident off the coast of Kyrenia/Girne
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP on the boat accident off the coast of Kyrenia/Girne.
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Victims and their families must remain at the centre of initiatives to resolve missing persons cases
Efforts to determine the fate of persons still missing from the conflict in Kosovo must remain inclusive, grounded in human rights and – above all – centred on victims and their families. On today’s International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Special Representative of the Secretary…
SRSG Due calls for urgent action to end violence against women
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Peter Due, expresses profound sadness at the loss of lives of two women, reportedly at the hands of their husbands, within a matter of days. He extends his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. “These…
UN PRESS STATEMENT 26 August 2026, Nicosia
26 August 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and the Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhüman held a constructive meeting today under United Nations auspices in the United Nations Protected Area. The two leaders reaffirmed their utmost appreciation to the Secretary-General of…
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PRESS RELEASE: UNMISS condemns ambush on its patrol in Jonglei, killing of two peacekeepers
Juba – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns today’s ambush on its patrol travelling to Pajut, Jonglei state, by unidentified armed individuals. Two peacekeepers were killed in the attack, while seven others were injured, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudan…
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PRESS RELEASE: UNMISS strengthens patrols, de-escalation efforts following incident in Bentiu IDP camp
JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has increased its peacekeeping patrols in and around the Bentiu camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) following an incident on 19 August that resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians and security personnel. The Mission is also…
Five years on, Afghanistan’s future depends on inclusive progress and sustained international engagement
KABUL - Five years after the Taliban took power, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) notes that Afghanistan has experienced a period of improved security, while calling on the de facto authorities to take significant steps that could contribute to lasting stability for the…
UNSMIL urges an end to the clashes in Zawiya and those responsible to be held accountable.
TRIPOLI, 11 August 2026: UNSMIL strongly condemns the ongoing clashes in Zawiya and previously in Surman and calls on all conflict parties to cease fighting immediately and halt all provocative movements that could further inflame tensions. Those directly engaged in the fighting and those supporting…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Colombia
The Secretary-General is saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-ma