Training for Liberia Police Officers finalizes
Monrovia – A four-week training for 148 Liberia National Police (LNP), including 9 females, closed today at the National Police Training Academy. The training was conducted by UNMIL’s Chinese Formed Police Unit (FPU) covered…
Mali: Security Council strongly condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the attack by unknown assailants against a UN mission convoy in the region of Gao, northern Mali, on 24 September, that left three Bangladeshi peacekeepers dead and…
UNMISS Head Urges International Community to show “Unity of Purpose” in Supporting Peace in South Sudan
UNMISS Head Urges International Community to show “Unity of Purpose” in Supporting Peace in South Sudan The international community must show “unity of purpose” by supporting a peace process capable of being fully implemented…
- David Shearer, Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan address to the Security Council
Mr. President, excellencies and distinguished delegates,I thank you for the invitation to address the Council and touch on some critical issues in South Sudan. I will provide a brief update on the situation in the country, as…
Warring parties in South Sudan show ‘little interest’ pushing peace process forward, UN envoy warns
A window of opportunity for compromise over the 2015 peace agreement by warring parties in South Sudan is narrow, the United Nations envoy for the country said today, stressing the urgency to find a political solution and for…
- “Unity of purpose” needed in South Sudan peace process in face of “narrow” space for compromise
“Unity of purpose” needed in South Sudan peace process in face of “narrow” space for compromise The international community must show “unity of purpose” by supporting a peace process capable of implementation in South Sudan…
Warring parties in South Sudan show ‘little interest’ in pushing peace process forward – UN envoy
A window of opportunity for compromise over the 2015 peace agreement by warring parties in South Sudan is narrow, the United Nations envoy for the country said today, stressing the urgency to find a political solution and for…
Wau University students dissect the concept of peace
Wau University students dissect the concept of peace Students at the Bahr El Ghazal University seized the opportunity provided by the International Day of Peace to debate the very concept of peace and its ramifications. The…
More than 300 people receive medical aid from Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in Wau
More than 300 people receive medical aid from Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in Wau Dominic Deng had been sick for three days without any hope of treatment when he received the welcome news that a special clinic would be held in…
Indian Peacekeepers provide vital veterinary services to cattle farmers in Renk
Indian Peacekeepers provide vital veterinary services to cattle farmers in Renk Indian peacekeepers have provided much-needed veterinary support to farmers in Renk, including treating animals for diseases and educating their…
“No Second Chances” for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
“No Second Chances” for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse There will be no second chances for any United Nations personnel found guilty of committing sexual exploitation and abuse as a fresh campaign is launched to prevent and…
Making her Mark: Female Ghanaian Peacekeeper at the Helm of Formed Police Unit
Making her Mark: Female Ghanaian Peacekeeper at the Helm of Formed Police Unit Before heading out for their afternoon patrol, a group of 25 men and women dressed in navy blue uniforms line up to receive the daily report and…