Press Releases

The Secretary-General condemns the outbreak of violence on 24 October in Bangui, Central African Republic, which resulted in the tragic death of at least four civilians and the injuring of a further nine. He deplores the…

Ellen Margrethe Løj Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Mission in South Sudan SRSG’s Statement on the Celebration of UN Day 24 October 2016

Moscow, Russia Tuesday, 25 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Sigrid Kaag met today in Moscow with Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov and other senior officials. Discussions focused…

The Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) dismantled barricades erected by hostile demonstrators from the early morning hours in Bangui. MINUSCA firmly condemns the…

October, 24 2016 PRESS RELEASE United Nations for the people of South Sudan- UN celebrates 71 st anniversary To commemorate UN Day in South Sudan, the United Nations family together with communities of South Sudan, government…

This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of…

The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has informed the Secretary General of the United Nations that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan On 21-23 October 2016, the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) together with other UN entities and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan…

Beirut, Lebanon Friday, 21 October 2016 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, visited today Roumieh Prison. The Special Coordinator met and discussed with prison authorities as well as adult and…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 20 October 2016 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, welcomed the passing in Parliament of the law for the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution…