Press Releases

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…

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…

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 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…

Yesterday, peacekeepers on a planned patrol near Adeisse were warned by locals about a potential danger at a home, and discovered an explosive device connected to a detonating cord. The peacekeepers set up a security cordon…

Last night, two possible illuminating flare mortar rounds hit the helipad and main gate of a UN position southwest of Yaroun. Peacekeepers immediately went to shelter for their safety. Fortunately, no one was hurt. UNIFIL…

Earlier today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed two Merkava tanks move from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) position inside Lebanese territory near Sarda further into Lebanon. The peacekeepers requested through liaison channels…

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly human rights brief reveals a concerning security and civilian protection landscape. While there have been reductions in the overall number of…

TRIPOLI — UNSMIL is deeply concerned with the recent escalatory measures between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State over the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of the High National Elections…