New Protection of Civilians strategy rolls out to UNAMID personnel across Sudan
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID EL FASHER – UNAMID’s new Protection of Civilians strategy is being rolled out to key military, police and civilian personnel serving in the Mission based in Darfur and Khartoum. The new…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attacks against civilians and MINUSCA peacekeepers in the town of Bangassou in the Central African Republic
The Secretary-General is outraged by the attacks perpetrated by suspected anti-Balaka against civilians and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on 12…
UNAMID organizes annual debate at University of El Fasher, North Darfur
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. On 9 May 2017, UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS), in partnership with the Centre for Peace and Development Studies, University of El Fasher, organized an annual…
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 15 May 2017 [as delivered] Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Ladies and Gentlemen…
Security Council press Statement on attacks against MINUSCA and civilians in the Car
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the violence by anti-Balaka elements in Bangassou (Mbomou) which intensified on 13 and 14 May 2017, and targeted a Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
INDBATT-I administers veterinary care for livestock in Renk
INDBATT-I administers veterinary care for livestock in Renk The ongoing strife and political turbulence in South Sudan has caused severe damage to an already fragile veterinary infrastructure, especially in Upper Nile region…
Spreading violence in Central African Republic sets off 'loud alarm bells' – UN human rights chief
The United Nations human rights chief today expressed grave alarm over the spread of violence by armed groups against the civilian population in several parts of the Central African Republic in recent months, as well as…
Sexual violence in conflict ‘legitimate threat’ to peace and security – UN deputy chief
Although global understanding of sexual violence in conflict is shifting, there remains the need to tackle the root causes of such violations that lie in fundamental inequality and discrimination against women, Deputy…
UN chief 'outraged' by latest attacks in CAR, warns they could be war crimes
Strongly condemning the latest attacks against civilians and the United Nations in Central African Republic (CAR), Secretary-General António Guterres today urged authorities to investigate and bring those responsible to…
Armed group attacks civilians, UN in Central African Republic overnight; peacekeeper killed
The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic is sending reinforcements to the south-eastern town of Bangassou, where an armed group opened fire on civilians overnight killing an undisclosed number and…
Time now to maximize on the opportunities offered in Haiti, highlights head of UN advisory group
Following their recent visit to Haiti, a United Nations advisory group on the island nation called on the international community to work closely with the Government and capitalize on the opportunities that have presented…
Central African Republic: UN honours fallen ‘blue helmets’
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) held a memorial ceremony today in honour of five peacekeepers who lost their lives after their convoy was attacked…