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COVID-19 case confirmed in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan, 5 April 2020: The United Nations in South Sudan has confirmed a case of corona virus disease (COVID-19) among its staff. The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) are leading the…
- Press Releases
One year of destructive war in Libya, UNSMIL renews calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and unity to combat COVID-19
TRIPOLI, 04 APRIL 2020 - Today marks one year since the forces of “Libyan National Army” Commander General Khalifa Haftar launched their offensive to seize Tripoli, Libya’s capital. What resulted is a needless conflict that…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on humanitarian assistance and access during the fight against COVID-19
The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned that the coronavirus continues to spread at an alarming rate, including into countries where millions of people cannot easily access clean water, food, healthcare and shelter…
- Secretary-General
Full Transcript of UN Secretary-General's Press Briefing about Appeal for Global Ceasefire following Outbreak of COVID-19
Ten days ago, I issued an appeal for an immediate ceasefire in all corners of the globe to reinforce diplomatic action, help create conditions for the delivery of lifesaving aid, and bring hope to places that are among the…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL MINE AWARENESS DAY
New York, 4 April 2020 Decades ago, millions of landmines were buried in countries across the world. From Cambodia to Mozambique, in Angola and in Afghanistan, thousands of lives were lost, with others altered forever because…
UNIFIL troops ramp up support to communities in fighting COVID-19
In line with UNIFIL’s efforts to assist the host population in our common fight against COVID-19 Coronavirus in south Lebanon, UNIFIL troop contributing countries have been taking initiatives aimed at providing communities…
UNAMID Supports Government of Sudan in Combating desert locusts amid COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Khartoum, 01 April 2020— At a unique virtual handover ceremony and press conference, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative /Joint Chief Mediator (JSR/JCM) Jeremiah Mamabolo, contributed 10 off-road vehicles to the Minister of…
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Silence the guns - UNMHA HOM calls for Hudaydah ceasefire
HUDAYDAH, 1 April 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) Lt. Gen. Abhijit Guha expresses his grave concern about the increasing tensions in the Hudaydah area. He welcomed the…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 271 - 30 March 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 271 - 30 March 2020
United and determined, we will defeat the COVID-19, says Special Envoy for the Great Lakes
Nairobi, 26 March 2020 - The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, Huang Xia, is closely following the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region with concern at the alarming rate at…