UNMIS
United Nations Mission in Sudan
UNMIS
United Nations Mission in Sudan

Closure of UNMIS

The United Nation Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) concluded its mandate on 9 July 2011, coinciding with South Sudan’s independence, transitioning to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to support the new nation’s stability and development.

01 Jan.- UNMIS SRSG statement on the occasion of the commemoration of Sudan’s 55th Independence day

  • 03 January 2011
  • Press statements

On this day of commemoration of the 55th anniversary of Sudan's Independence, I would like first to wish all Sudanese a happy Independence day. They can all be proud of having achieved liberation from colonial rule in 1956 and I am happy to join them in celebrating this great moment of their history.

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Related Document(s)

United Nations Mission in Sudan

The United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) was established on 24 March 2005 to support implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement, provide humanitarian assistance, and the protection and promotion of human rights.