Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Invitation to cover the visit of the United Nations Security Council to South Sudan

The delegation will meet with President Salva Kiir and other signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan, October 15, 2019/APO Group/ --

A delegation of members of the United Nations Security Council, led by South Africa and the United States, will visit South Sudan on Sunday 20 October 2019.

The delegation will meet with President Salva Kiir and other signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan as well as civil society, women’s representatives and other stakeholders in the peace process.

Journalists are kindly invited to attend the following media opportunities:

  1. Film/photograph the arrival and greeting of the UNSC delegation
  • Location: Juba International Airport Presidential VIP Terminal
  • Time: 0840-0930

  1. Press conference with the UNSC
  • Location: Juba International Airport Presidential VIP Terminal
  • Time: 1645-1715

  1. Film/photograph the departure of the UNSC
  • Location: Juba International Airport Presidential VIP Terminal
  • Time: 1715-1730

Please note that media must provide their names and details of the media house they represent by 1600 on Wednesday 16 October in order to access these events. Journalists are also requested to attend these events with a valid press card.

For registration and further information, please contact Taban Kenyi at kenyit@un.org

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).