Desire for secure and peaceful future remains strong in Libya, Security Council told
Noting positive changes in the situation on the ground in Libya as a result of the Libyan Political Agreement, the United Nations envoy for the country highlighted that despite challenges, the desire for peace, security and a…
Italian blue helmets celebrate Italian National Day in Lebanon.
UNIFIL’s Italian Aviation headquarters in Naqoura was a fitting setting for the 71st Anniversary of the Italian Republic. The day was commemorated by UNIFIL’s Italian contingents, with the presence of Mr. Imran RIZA, Deputy…
UNMIL hands over renovated facility to Armed Forces of Liberia
UNMIL Force Commander Maj Gen Salihu Zaway Uba (left) hands over keys of the four renovated blocks of the Liberian Coast Guard in Buchanan to AFL Chief of Staff, Daniel Dee Ziankahn. Liberia – The United Nations Mission in…
International community must ensure 'endemic' impunity in DR Congo brought to an end – UN rights chief
Voicing concern over lack of progress on the part of Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to undertake credible investigations into widespread allegations of rights violations and abuses in the Kasai…
Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement”
Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement” A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in the Jonglei region is a “first step to dialogue and…
Mali: Three UN peacekeepers killed in attack in Kidal
Condemning yesterday's attacks against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in the city of Kidal, Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated the Organization's support to…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
Promoting Peace and reconciliation through gymnastics
Promoting Peace and reconciliation through gymnastics Spring for Peace, a local non-governmental organization working in Yei River State, and the Civil Affairs Division (CAD) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Women from across South Sudan champion for a woman led Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Women from across South Sudan champion for a woman led Truth and Reconciliation Commission Following a three day National Women’s Open Day forum held in Juba, UNMISS Special Representative of the Secretary-General, David…
10 laptops donated to Kleyaa Public School
UNIFIL’s Force Commander Reserve (FCR) inaugurated a French-funded project at a public school in Kleyaa, south-eastern Lebanon, last week. The Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) project included the donation of 10 laptops to…
World Oceans Day - UN Secretary-General’s Message for 2017
“Our Oceans, Our Future” The oceans make our home a blue planet. The oceans regulate climate, generate oxygen, and provide ecosystem services, energy and minerals. The life teeming below their surfaces and along the…
Central African Republic: UN mission determined to fulfil mandate despite attacks on peacekeepers
The United Nations envoy for the Central African Republic today warned against increasing attacks on civilians and peacekeeping personnel while stressing the need to reenergize the political process to achieve sustainable…