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Bamako, 18 November 2023 - After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA…
Perhaps peace begins with singing? If so, Malakal residents attending an UNMISS peace concert did their best to usher it in. Photos: Ines Surwumwe & Samson Liberty/UNMISS UPPER NILE- In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500…
MONUSCO, via its anti-mine section UNMAS, supports the government in the fight against illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons. On October 7, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo approved its five…
Operational visits and engaging with stakeholders are the bedrock of effectively protect civilians, reveals UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, during this week's trip to Rumbek, Lakes state. Photo…
An Indonesian police officer serving at the UN Mission in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, was on Thursday awarded a top peacekeeping honour. First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti received the prestigious Woman Police…
[As Delivered] Chairperson, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Representative of South Sudan, Excellencies, I thank you for the invitation to brief this Council on the situation in South Sudan. I have the privilege of…
Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Empowering youth…
In this series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 11 active missions. On June 30, 2023, the United Nations Security Council ended the mandate of the Peacekeeping…
Continuing regular consultations with international stakeholders on 14 November, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met in London with the UK’s Special Envoy for Western…
Today, MINURSO personnel observed a minute of silence to honour our colleagues who have lost their lives while serving in Gaza. The UN flag has been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect on this solemn occasion.
An UNMISS human rights forum saw frank discussions about the need for all stakeholders to come together, despite their differences, and contribute to ensure that South Sudan's first post-independence elections, scheduled for…
Every November, we mark Road Safety Week. This year, UNMISS partnered with government authorities and the Swiss Red Cross in Juba to host an event, plus distributed 150 helmets and 50 t-shirts, to raise awareness on the need…