“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
IDPs in Bangasu say they want peace
IDPs in Bangasu say they want peace Early this month, over 800 households from Bangasu Boma in Yambio County fled their homes in fear for their lives. The now internally displaced persons (IDPs) are calling on the Government…
UN opens international probe into alleged abuses in DR Congo's Kasai provinces
The United Nations today opened an international investigation into alleged killings, mutilations and destruction of entire villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) restive Kasai provinces. The UN Human Rights…