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UNISFA Brokers Peace Accord Between The Two Communities In Abyei
19 May 2022, Entebbe, Uganda – In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a peace accord reiterating their commitment to achieving lasting peace in Abyei Area. The leaders committed to advocating for inter-community dialogue to promote the protection of…
Joint statement by AU, R-JMEC, ADC, EU, Troika, and UNMISS on the situation in Unity State
Juba, 18 May 2022: A joint delegation comprising the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), the African Diplomatic Corps (ADC), the European Union and its members states (EU), the Troika and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s WMO State of the Climate Video Remarks
New York, 18 May 2022 Today’s State of the Climate report is a dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption. Sea level rise, ocean heat, greenhouse gas concentrations, and ocean acidification – set alarming new records in 2021. Global mean sea level increased at more than double…
- Political and Institutional Stability
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Lebanon’s parliamentary elections
The Secretary-General congratulates Lebanon on the holding of parliamentary elections on 15 May. Despite the challenging circumstances, the authorities demonstrated their commitment to adhere to the Constitution and honour Lebanon’s democratic traditions. The Secretary-General looks forward to the…
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator Congratulates Lebanon on Conduct of Elections
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka congratulated Lebanon on the conduct of parliamentary elections in Lebanon on Sunday 15 May that enabled the Lebanese people to exercise their democratic right to select their representatives and make their voices heard. “I was pleased…
Traditional Leaders Peace Conference provides a platform for dialogue
Entebbe, Uganda, 17 May 2022 - The Joint Traditional Leaders’ Peace Conference, bringing together thirty leaders from the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities in Abyei, officially opened in Entebbe, Uganda on 17 May 2022. The three-day conference has been convened by UNISFA to facilitate dialogue…
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UNSMIL Statement on armed clashes in Janzour, Tripoli
TRIPOLI, 16 May 2022 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its serious concern about armed clashes yesterday, 15 May, that involved indiscriminate fire and the alleged use of heavy weapons, in Janzour area, a densely populated neighbourhood in Tripoli. The current…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
New York,17 May 2022
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
New York, 17 May 2022 Around the world, millions of LGBTIQ+ people continue to face injustice, simply for who they are, or whom they love. I am deeply concerned by continued violence, criminalization, hate speech and harassment against LGBTIQ+ people, and by new attempts to further exclude them from…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message on the Day of Vesak
New York, 16 May 2022 I send my warmest wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak. For millions of Buddhists around the world, May’s full moon represents a sacred occasion honouring the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year, Vesak arrives at a moment of multiplying crises –…