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- Political and Institutional Stability
- The UN in Lebanon
UN in Lebanon Congratulates PM Nawaf Salam and Government on Earning Parliament’s Confidence
On February 26, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: The UN in Lebanon congratulates Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his government on earning Parliament’s vote of confidence tonight. We look forward to a new phase of Lebanese unity, which we hope will entail the…
- Press Releases
AUMISS, IGAD, UNMISS and RJMEC urge Government to immediately address tensions in Upper Nile, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal
Juba, 27 Feb 2025: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) are gravely concerned about ongoing tensions in…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General's video on the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan
New York, 28 February 2025 I send my warmest wishes as Muslims around the world begin observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan embodies the values of compassion, empathy and generosity. It is an opportunity to reconnect with family and community. A chance to remember those less fortunate. To all…
Transcript of Press Briefing by the UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson _ USG Trip to Sudan, Abyei & South Sudan
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, our Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, wrapped up his trip to Sudan, Abyei and South Sudan. In South Sudan, he met President Salva Kiir earlier today. Wrapping up his visit, and speaking to the media, he stated that the primary purpose of his visit was to reaffirm the…
Remarks by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations at today’s press conference in Juba
[Near Verbatim] A very good afternoon to all of you here in the room and, of course, a very good afternoon to our listeners on Radio Miraya. It’s always good to be with you and meet our media partners here in South Sudan. Today is my last day here and before this I went to Port Sudan, then I came to…
39th RJMEC Plenary Meeting Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS (Near Verbatim)
[NEAR VERBATIM] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to speak here today. Let me start by expressing my deepest gratitude to Amb. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai for his exceptional leadership and dedication as Interim Chair of the RJMEC over the past…
Joint Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro (18 February 2025)
Today marks the end of the period set for the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces south of the Blue Line and the parallel Lebanese Armed Forces deployment to positions in southern Lebanon, as envisaged by the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26 November 2024. Another delay in this…
UNMISS urges parties to uphold peace deal following escalations in Upper Nile and Western Equatoria
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by clashes in Nassir, Upper Nile, and persistent tensions between organized forces in Western Equatoria that have led to deaths, destruction of property and civilian displacement in both states. On 14-15 February, a series of…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Special Coordinator
Joint Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro
Today marks the end of the period set for the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces south of the Blue Line and the parallel Lebanese Armed Forces deployment to positions in southern Lebanon, as envisaged by the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26 November 2024. Another delay in this…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Good Offices
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator promotes implementation of resolution 1701
This week, following the formation of a new Lebanese Government on 8 February, Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, accompanied by Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, held a round of meetings with Lebanese officials to discuss…