Press Releases

29 January 2026, New York - The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence in South Sudan, most recently in Jonglei State, which has caused many deaths, injuries…

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE PERSONAL ENVOY OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON CYPRUS

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo concluded her visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, on 25 January. During the visit, she met with de facto authorities and members of the diplomatic community in Kabul, as well as with Afghan women, civil society representatives, and Afghan national female United…

JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by reports that a senior military leader is urging troops to inflict indiscriminate violence against civilians in Jonglei, where more than 180,000 people have reportedly recently been displaced by conflict. Communities in Jonglei…

Juba – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by reports that a senior military leader is urging troops to inflict indiscriminate violence against civilians in Jonglei, where more than 180,000 people have reportedly recently been displaced by conflict. Communities in Jonglei…

I thank the African Union Peace and Security Council for convening this meeting, for its consistent focus on South Sudan, and the opportunity to brief you today. I also appreciate the African Union C5's recent visit to Juba last week to engage with stakeholders, which demonstrates the region's…

23 January 2026, Nicosia - The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Cyprus Ms. Maria Angela Holguín just concluded her visit to Brussels where she met with EU High Representative Ms. Kaya Kallas. Ms. Holguín will then travel to Cyprus on 26 to 29 January 2026. As part of her efforts, she will…

Full implementation of the Peace Agreement must be ensured to deliver on its promise of peace, justice and reconciliation

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of significant military confrontations between armed forces aligned with the main parties to the peace agreement in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria. This surge in conflict, which is causing immense harm, including through…

This morning, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank south of the Blue Line fired approximately 30 small-calibre bullets toward a UNIFIL position near Kafer Chouba. The bullets hit a sentry post and one penetrated one of the position's living accommodations, probably after ricocheting…