Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities renew pledge to prevent conflict at pre-migration conference
After three days of dialogue and deliberation, the annual Ngok Dinka and Misseriya seasonal pre-migration conference concluded on 23 November in Noong, Abyei. Participants at the conference signed an agreement renewing their pledge to prevent conflict, safeguard livelihoods and ensure the protection…
GHANBATT boosts security and delivers humanitarian assistance in Sector South
The Ghanaian Battalion (GHANBATT) has stepped up security and humanitarian efforts in Sector South ahead of the 2025 seasonal migration and following recent clashes at Athony Junction, which resulted in several deaths and displaced civilians. The battalion has increased daily mobile patrols and…
Conflict update: Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in Abyei in face of stalled peace efforts
“The political process between the Sudan and South Sudan on Abyei and border issues remains stalled,” warned UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee last month. Situated along the boundary between Sudan and South Sudan, the territory of Abyei has been fiercely contested by the two…
UN Police Leadership Advances Strategic Guidance Framework During Joint UNISFA-UNMISS Workshop in Abyei
The United Nations Police Advisor, Mr. Faisal Shahkar, visited Abyei from 28 November to 1 December 2025, to reinforce UNISFA’s efforts to advance the rule of law, strengthen partnerships with communities and support the professionalization of international policing through the Strategic Guidance…
INDBATT strengthens community resilience initiatives in Abyei
Several initiatives focusing on environment, agriculture, and youth have been rolled out by the Indian Battalion (INDBATT) in their area of operation in sector center. These initiatives, which aim to build community resilience, boost food security were selected after consultation with local…
Now is the time to invest in peace, not war
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, roughly 500 times the current peacekeeping budget. This alarming figure reflects a decade-long trend: while military expenditures continue to rise, funding for peacekeeping has…
UN peacekeepers bring stability to chaos. It's an investment in ending violence -- Op-Ed of the Secretary General
Conflicts are intensifying. Trust in global cooperation is weakening. The world cannot shortchange peacekeepers and the communities and people who depend on their lifesaving work. United Nations peacekeepers and their iconic blue helmets are one of the most powerful examples of the world’s…
Peacekeeping Ministerial: Member States rally behind UN peacekeeping in a time of crisis
“Complex demands and diminishing resources are testing the limits of the current peacekeeping approaches,” warned Johann Wadephul, Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs at the 2025 Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin today. UN and Member State representatives met to discuss the future of…
ASG Jenča warns Security Council of escalating risks to European security amid reported airspace violations
Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča Remarks to the Security Council On Threats to International Peace and Security New York, 22 September 2025 Mr. President, In a letter dated 20 September 2025 addressed to the President of the Security Council, the…
UN peace operations must adapt to new global realities and refocus on political solutions, Security Council hears
Briefing by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo to the Security Council (Delivered by ASG Martha Pobee) “Adapting peace operations for the pursuit of political solutions – priorities and challenges” New York, 29 July 2025 Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank the Permanent Mission of Pakistan…
UNMHA and UN Women Yemen Convene Feminist Summit Side Event
Yesterday, UNMHA and UN Women Yemen co-organized a Feminist Summit Side Event, bringing together women from Hudaydah to amplify their voices
MONUSCO welcomes the formal endorsement of the Peace Agreement and the Regional Economic Integration Framework between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
Kinshasa, 4 December 2025 : MONUSCO welcomes the formal endorsement, on 4 December in Washington, D.C., of the Peace Agreement and the Regional Economic Integration Framework by the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, under the facilitation of the United…