UN camp residents in South Sudan “feel safer” after weapons searches
UN camp residents in South Sudan “feel safer” after weapons searches It is 6.30 in the morning and as the sun rises some 250 UN police officers and support staff prepare to enter a camp for displaced people adjacent to the UN…
CONDUCT IN UN FIELD MISSIONS, a new web platform launched
United Nations personnel deployed in field missions represent the Organization and commit to behaving in a professional and disciplined manner at all times. This includes respecting local laws, customs and practices, treating…
In DR Congo, UN aid chief says world must 'not let down' millions of people in need
Wrapping up a four-day mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations humanitarian chief today urged the world “not to forget the DRC,” and called for scaled-up relief funding to help millions of…
Community stabilization and peaceful coexistence focus of UNAMID-backed El Daein workshop
Photo by Abdulrasheed Yakubu, UNAMID. EL DAEIN - Enhancing community stabilization and peaceful coexistence amongst pastoralist and sedentary communities in border areas was the aim of a UNAMID-supported workshop in El Daein…
UNISFA calls for restraint and calm in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security for Abyei (UNISFA) calls for restraint and calm among communities in the Abyei Area following the violent incident on 22 July 2017 along the highway of Todach to Goli, some 27 kilometers…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.172
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.172 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.172
UN Peacekeepers Provide Comfort to Displaced South Sudanese in Rimenze
UN Peacekeepers Provide Comfort to Displaced South Sudanese in Rimenze Internally displaced people seeking sanctuary at a Catholic church in Rimenze are grateful to UN peacekeepers for their willingness to stay with them…
Religious and Political Leaders in Gok Urged to Champion Peace Talks
Religious and Political Leaders in Gok Urged to Champion Peace Talks Religious and political leaders are being urged to lead a peace and reconciliation campaign in the Lakes region of South Sudan, which has been the scene of…
UN chief condemns killing of peacekeeper in Central African Republic
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of a UN peacekeeper on Sunday in the Central African Republic, urging the country's authorities to investigate this incident and bring the…
Statement by the President of the Security Council on Liberia Peacebuilding Plan and Elections Preparation
Statement by the President of the Security Council The Security Council commends the overall progress towards restoring peace, security and stability in Liberia, the commitment of the people and Government of Liberia to peace…
Rwandan peacekeepers awarded UN medals for service
Rwandan peacekeepers awarded UN medals for service Looking sharp in their military uniforms, men and women from the Rwanda Aviation Unit 5 (RAU 5) stood proudly as they were awarded UN Medals in recognition of their service…
Rebuilding Lives in Malakal
Rebuilding Lives in Malakal On a long winding road in Malakal town, lined mostly with county government offices and ministry headquarters, Eliza Wanykow Chan opens her teashop. It is 6 o’clock in the morning. The town is just…