Nicholas Haysom
Nicholas Haysom is a seasoned diplomat and the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). With extensive experience in international relations and conflict resolution, Haysom has played a critical role in addressing humanitarian crises and promoting peace in South Sudan, a country that has faced prolonged instability since its independence in 2011. Recently, he was in the news following an attack on UN personnel during an evacuation attempt, which he condemned as 'utterly abhorrent' and potentially a war crime.
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Nicholas Haysom, head of the UN mission in South Sudan, warned the country was 'teetering on the brink of a return to full-scale civil war'.
Fears balloon of a return to civil war over Riek Machar's treason trial
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Nicholas Haysom leads the UN mission in South Sudan and has warned about the potential return to civil war.
Seven killed, 20 injured in bombings in South Sudan, MSF says
Ghana· 2025-05-04
Nicholas Haysom leads the UN mission in South Sudan and has warned about the potential return to civil war.
Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Nicholas Haysom is the head of the UN mission in South Sudan who called for all parties to exercise restraint.
Opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader | World News
Jamaica· 2025-03-28
Nicholas Haysom is the head of the UN peace mission in South Sudan, warning about the impact of the conflict on civilians.
Sudão do Sul “muito perto do regresso à guerra civil” | Sudão do Sul
Portugal· 2025-03-28Nicholas Haysom is the Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS who called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Western envoys urge South Sudan's Kiir to lift Machar house arrest
Kenya· 2025-03-27The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, said the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fears grow of return to civil war in South Sudan after vice-president’s detention | South SudanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Nicholas Haysom is the UN special envoy in South Sudan who commented on the country's leaders facing a critical decision.
Sør-Sudans visepresident er pågrepet. Nå fryktes det for ny borgerkrig.
Norway· 2025-03-27
Nicholas Haysom, the head of the UN mission in South Sudan, warns that the country is on the brink of entering a new large-scale conflict.
Maailman nuorin valtio vajoamassa pikavauhtia sotaan – YK: ”Tänä iltana kuilun partaalla”
Finland· 2025-03-27Nicholas Haysom is the head of the United Nations mission in South Sudan (Minuss).
Au Soudan du Sud, le vice-président Riek Machar arrêté, selon son parti
France· 2025-03-27Nicholas Haysom is the UN special representative in South Sudan and has commented on the country's precarious situation.
Udenrigsministeriet opfordrer danskere i Sydsudan til at forlade landet
Denmark· 2025-03-26Nicholas Haysom is the head of the UN mission in South Sudan and has warned about the potential for civil war due to escalating violence.
UN fears civil war as barrel bombs dropped in Upper NileUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25
Nicholas Haysom is the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan and has condemned the attacks on civilians.
UN condemns civilian casualties in deadly S.Sudan clashesKenya· 2025-03-25
Nicholas Haysom is the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, expressing concern over the violence.
South Sudan opposition decries strike as US warns of rise in violenceKenya· 2025-03-25
South Sudan's United Nations peacekeeping chief, Nicholas Haysom, has expressed concern about the country's situation.
Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war
United States· 2025-03-23Nicholas Haysom is the head of the UN mission in South Sudan who condemned the attack as 'utterly abhorrent'.
South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter | South SudanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
The head of UNMISS Nicholas Haysom described the attack on UNMISS personnel as utterly abhorrent.
South Sudan president appeals for calm after UN helicopter attack
Nigeria· 2025-03-07
Nicholas Haysom is the head of Unmiss and condemned the attack on his mission's personnel.
UN evacuation attempt disrupted by deadly shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07