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Nicholas Haysom, a senior United Nations diplomat and veteran peace negotiator, has reportedly passed away in March 2026 at the age of 72. He was serving as the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) at the time of his death.
Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications at United Nations, wrote on LinkedIn, “So sad to hear that our colleague Nicholas Haysom has died – a truly remarkable human being.”
“As a young white activist in South Africa, Nicholas had risked detention to oppose the apartheid regime, later working alongside Nelson Mandela.”
She also added, “I had the honor to interview him for Awake At Night last year when he told me how he never stopped working for peace and human rights.”
“His voice and dedication to lasting peace – much needed during these turbulent times – will be truly missed.”
Saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the UN SRSG to South Sudan! Condolences to his family, & to the UN community.
He was a dedicated international public servant and a principled leader who served with dedication. pic.twitter.com/KM9ki9N6ty
— Nuur Mohamud Sheekh (@NuursViews) March 19, 2026
Nicholas Haysom had a distinguished global career spanning law, diplomacy, and peacebuilding. Originally from South Africa, he played an important role during the country’s transition from apartheid, contributing to constitutional development efforts.
He later joined the United Nations, where he held several high-profile positions, including:
Roles in peace processes in Afghanistan, Sudan, and Somalia
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In 2019, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from New York Law School.
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