Peacekeeping news

In today’s world, conflicts are multiplying and increasingly interlinked. Most disturbingly, many warring parties shamelessly target civilians and show a flagrant disregard for international humanitarian law. Improvised…

31 March 2017 – The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for another year but reduced the number of troops. In a resolution unanimously…

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the killing of two UN experts from the Group of Experts who were monitoring the sanctions regime in the Kasaï Central region of the Democratic Republic of…

Mr. Elijah Karambizi, Chief Mission Support, welcomes the new Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael. The new United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). He…

Through speeches, poems and songs, women from Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities shared their views on how to support the peace building efforts in Abyei that will eventually lead to the development of the region. Over 80…

A big ‘well done’ to you and an equally big ‘thank you.’ UN Photo/A.Velasco Speech of Ag HoM/FC at the farewell townhall on 9 February 2017 at the UNISFA Force Headquarter in Abyei It is my pleasure and privilege to be…

UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander bids farewell and calls for continuous promotion of peace in Abyei. UN Photo/A.Velasco The Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security…

The ceremony which marked the first weapons destruction activity of the 16/17 dry season. UN Photo/A.Velasco The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has destroyed 13 small arms confiscated by its troops…

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the global community in celebrating World AIDS Day (WAD) on 1 December 2016. This year’s theme “Hands Up for HIV Prevention” was a crucial reminder to some 6…

Bamako, January 18, 2017 – Today, shortly before 9am, A suicide vehicle exploded inside the camp of the MOC (Mécanisme Opérationnel de Coordination) in Gao. The camp hosts elements of the Malian Armed Forces and members of…

New York - The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the deterioration of the situation along the Line of Control in Kashmir in recent days. He calls on all involved to prioritize the restoration of calm and stability…