Speeches and Statements

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UNMIS strongly condemns the arrest yesterday by Military Intelligence of six of its national staff who were departing from Kadugli Airport to Wau as part of UNMIS relocation plan. Read the full statement

UNMIS is deeply concerned about the on-going security situation in Abyei and Southern Kordofan State, and calls on the parties to prevent any escalation of violence that could lead to new losses of civilian lives. Read the…

UNMIS strongly condemns the burning and looting currently being perpetrated by armed elements in Abyei town. Read the full statement

The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is deeply concerned by the heightened violence and the loss of life in Unity State, resulting from the fighting of the SPLA against militia groups, which has spread to parts of…

The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is deeply concerned over the troop build-up and reported fighting, including the use of heavy artillery and bombing in the Abyei area. Read the full statement

The United Nations Mission In Sudan (UNMIS) strongly condemns the attack against its convoy on 19 May in Abyei. The incident took place at around 18h30 in Dokura, an area controlled by the Southern Sudan Police Services (SSPS…

The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) welcomes the completion of gubernatorial and legislative elections in Southern Kordofan State, which were conducted in a peaceful manner monitored by a large number of observers…

Four UNMIS Zambian peacekeepers were shot at and wounded today while on patrol in Abyei by unknown armed assailants. Read the full statement

The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) welcomes the decisions by the Abyei Standing Committee, which met today at UNMIS Headquarters in Khartoum to form a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) for the implementation of the…

The United Nations Mission in Sudan expresses its growing concern over the consequences of ongoing operations by the Sudan People's Liberation Army against the rebel forces in Jonglei State and the impact it is having on…

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for the Sudan deplores the recent fighting in Abyei, which constitutes a clear violation of the letter and spirit of the Kadugli Agreements of 13 and 17 January…