"RWANDA"

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Ahead of a key meeting at the United Nations to decide whether to declare the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) an international health emergency, UNICEF warned that the epidemic is proving deadlier among under-fives than ever before. UNTV CH

Triangular cooperation essential to improving performance, safety of peacekeepers, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council at 8570th meeting.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) celebrated the 25th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation on Thursday. UNMISS

The vital work of tracing people potentially infected with deadly Ebola virus in north-east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing, despite ongoing “violent threats” against frontline medical workers and communities, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. UNTV CH

Calling once more for an international criminal probe into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard told members of the global community - the United Nations included – that they should do more to protect human rights defenders and dissidents. UNTV CH

The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) launched its ‘Umuganda Camp Cleanliness Campaign’ to make the Mission’s camps and the surroundings cleaner, greener, healthier and more environmentally efficient. UNMISS

“Miracle in Rwanda” is a play based on the life of New York Times Bestselling author of “Left to Tell”, Immaculée Ilibagiza. It chronicles the dramatic events Immaculée experienced during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the contribution of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to support the new peace deal in the country was recognised during a special event held in Juba. UNMISS

Civilian experiences and needs in conflict are critical to creating protection and accountability frameworks, speakers tell Security Council at 8534th meeting.