"JEAN-PIERRE LACROIX"

United Nations police help provide stability, fill voids, preserve gains, says Under-Secretary-General, briefing Security Council on peacekeeping operations at 8661st meeting.

Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council that while “the overall number of peacekeepers have decreased over the last years,” peacekeeping missions “are increasingly faced with challenges that call for a response which UN Police (UNPOL) is particularly well placed to provide.” UNIFEED

Award Ceremony: 2019 United Nations Female Police Officer of the Year

Major Seynabou Diouf of the Senegal National Police was awarded today as the 2019 United Nations Female Police Officer of the Year. UNIFEED / FILE

Sudan, South Sudan must make greater progress on status of Abyei, given their increased cooperation, Under Secretary General tells Security Council at 8644th meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “we witness an unprecedented opportunity to resolve the border-related issues between Sudan and South Sudan,” adding that “both countries have never been closer to achieving sustainable peace with each other and with their armed oppositions, as they continue to support respective peace processes.” UNIFEED

Help Sudan’s government, armed movements seize chances To build comprehensive peace, Under-Secretary-General urges Security Council at 8643rd meeting.

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council that Sudan “is at a historic crossroads" and Council members have “a unique opportunity to support the authorities in ending the conflicts that have plagued the country for years.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.