On 1 October 2023, MINURSO raised the flag of the People’s Republic of China at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s National Day. The Day commemorates Mao Zedong's formal proclamation of the establishment of the…
For the past 3 years, Ersin Öztoycan has been hosting “Out Loud,” the podcast of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, UNFICYP. She touches upon a wide array of topics related to peacekeeping, from the important partnerships…
In Mugwo, an UNMISS-funded police post has given hope to community members that crimes will reduce and prosperity, flourish. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “The absence of law enforcement personnel in our…
Six child soldiers have been released in Western Equatoria State following joint effort by UNMISS, UNICEF and partners. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA - Recruitment of children by armed forces is one of the…
A spirited intra-university debate held by UNMISS in Bor saw 12 students argue motions on key political issues. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI –With the world’s youngest nation gearing to usher in its long delayed…
An UNMISS-organized training for media and civil society members in Jonglei state sought to reinforce their vital role in shaping a brighter, more prosperous future for all. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – It is…
In a move marking the drawdown of MINUSMA personnel, 116 Senegalese peacekeepers were repatriated from Mopti Camp on 20 September. The larger withdrawal picture reveals that 97 military staff officers (MSOs), 2,583 members of…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh welcomed Council of Europe’s delegation at UNMIK HQ today. The delegation composed of distinguished lawyers Ms. Sia Spiliopolou…
An UNMISS workshop in Malakal, Upper Nile, sought to raise awareness on battling hate speech, mis- and disinformation. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, as across the world, hate speech and mis- and…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh expresses her deep sorrow and condolences for the loss of life of a Kosovo police officer, and unequivocally condemns this tragic…
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, an UNMISS workshop on international human rights standards and the rights of detainees seeks to enhance capacities of rule of law actors. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…
As we mark this International Day of Peace, people and our planet are in crisis. Conflicts driving record numbers of people from their homes. Deadly fires, raging floods and soaring temperatures. Poverty, inequalities and…