Peacekeeping news

The United Nations envoy for the Israel-Palestine peace efforts has condemned today's fatal shooting attack by a Palestinian perpetrator against Israeli security personnel in the West Bank, deploring that such an incident…

Although efforts over the past few years to reach a political solution to the Afghan conflict have led to little progress, the top United Nations envoy in the country today reported a renewed interest in political engagements…

The United Nations General Assembly wrapped up its 72nd annual general debate today, with its President underscoring prevention of conflicts before they break out, support for UN peacekeeping, sustainable development, and…

The top United Nations envoy to Somalia today welcomed the recent introduction of legislation that would amend the 2016 media law, and urged lawmakers to give due consideration to the concerns raised by prominent members of…

MONUSCO is gravely concerned by the use of lethal weapons by Congolese defense and security forces in a crowd control operation in Bukavu KINSHASA, Sep. 25, 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the…

Continuing settlement expansion, most notably in occupied East Jerusalem, is making the two-State solution increasingly unattainable and undermining Palestinian belief in the international peace efforts, a senior United…

Kananga makes its commitment for Peace. Photo MONUSCO/Anne Herrmann Kananga – 23rd September 2017: Roughly 500 people gathered at the Independence square in Kananga to brainstorm and commit themselves to Peace, a theme chosen…

Reorganization of Wau Protection of Civilians site improves safety and living conditions for internally displaced people For children living in the United Nations Protection of Civilians site at Wau, there is little space to…

Bor Youth Leaders Urge Each Other to Be “Messengers of Peace” Youth leaders in the South Sudanese town of Bor are urging each other to act as role models in preventing conflict between warring communities in the Jonglei…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) condemns an attack on its peacekeepers on 22 September near Gambo (Mbomou Prefecture).The attack was perpetrated…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) repulsed an attack against the civilian population in Bocaranga (Ouham–Pende) by the units of ‘Retour, Réclamation…

Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of South Sudan The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of South Sudan. The Secretary-General…