UN Security Council welcomes deployment of regional force to restore stability in the Sahel
The United Nations Security Council today welcomed the deployment by the so-called Group of Five (G5) – Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger – of a joint force to tackle the threat of terrorism, as well as the serious challenges posed by transnational organized crime in Africa's restive…
Afghan Government must work to build trust in an 'increasingly fragile environment' – UN envoy
Warning that the recent surge of violent attacks in Afghanistan could signal a much worse and more fragile period ahead, the United Nations envoy for the country today called for urgent action to strengthen stability, including through improving the Government's credibility, and urged all parties to…
“Nimble and pro-active” peacekeeping response to be replicated in other crisis situations in South Sudan
“Nimble and pro-active” peacekeeping response to be replicated in other crisis situations in South Sudan United Nations peacekeepers in South Sudan have been praised by the most senior UN official in the country for a “nimble and pro-active” response in support of humanitarians dealing with an…
The people of South Sudan are ‘desperate for peace,’ but political crisis persists – UN peacekeeping chief
Deliberate actions by the Government and opposition armed forces as well as other actors to advance their political goals continue to severely undermine efforts to get the country back on the path to peace and development, the top United Nations peacekeeping official has warned. “We must not lose…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.169
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.169 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.169
Yei hosts a ‘run for peace’ marathon
Yei hosts a ‘run for peace’ marathon Over 200 men and women from Yei River State participated in a ‘peace marathon’ organised by UNMISS in conjunction with the Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports. The first twelve finishers, six men and six women, were named Peace Champions and they…
Message from the Head of UNAMID on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
El Fasher, 22 June 2017 – On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend greetings and best wishes to the people and Government of Sudan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Fitr is a time for love, kindness, compassion and…
Workshop on Civil-Military Relations Kicks off in Torit, Aims to Build Trust
Workshop on Civil-Military Relations Kicks off in Torit, Aims to Build Trust UNMISS commenced a three-day workshop on civil-military relations and community policing on Tuesday. The workshop aims to restore trust and mutual understanding between civilian communities and organized forces in Torit…
UNMIL Deputy SRSG urges enactment of Liberia Land Rights Bill
UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) for Peace Consolidation, Yacoub El Hillo addresses a national forum on land concessions and conflict mitigation and prevention in Monrovia. Monrovia - UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) for Peace…
UNMIL Officer-in-Charge emphasizes importance of security sector reform in Liberia
Marcel Akpovo, UNMIL Chief of Human Rights and Protection at the opening of a two-day international conference on Security Sector Reform at the University of Liberia. Monrovia - UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey today underscored that security sector reform in Liberia will enhance confidence in…
Lobonok County Commissioner appeals for emergency relief aid
Lobonok County Commissioner appeals for emergency relief aid The Commissioner of Lobonok County, Lt. Col. Hon. Severino Gwerit Kose on Wednesday appealed to humanitarian actors for emergency relief aid for the displaced communities in Karpeto Buma, an area south of Yapa. Hon. Severino Gwerit said…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says peace in South Sudan is “a must”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says peace in South Sudan is “a must” Peace in South Sudan is “a must”, for these people to be able to have a future, the UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres has said. Secretary-General António Guterres was speaking to journalists in Arua Uganda, shortly…