North Kivu – Attack on MONUSCO troops at Semuliki, at least 14 Peacekeepers and 5 FARDC soldiers killed
Kinshasa, 8 December 2017- In the evening of 7 December 2017, suspected ADF elements conducted an attack against a MONUSCO Company Operating Base at Force at Semuliki in Beni territory, North Kivu. This resulted in protracted fighting between suspected ADF elements and MONUSCO and FARDC Forces…
Security Council considers measures to support regional force in the Sahel
The United Nations Security Council today adopted a resolution clarifying the ways in which the international community, including the UN mission Mali – known by its French acronym MINUSMA – is expected to provide support to a multi-country joint military force conducting counter-terrorist…
DR Congo: Over a dozen UN peacekeepers killed in worst attack on ‘blue helmets’ in recent history
At least 15 United Nations ‘blue helmets’ in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been killed and many more injured, in what the Secretary-General António Guterres described as the “worst attack” on UN peacekeepers in recent history. Late Thursday, a MONUSCO (the UN Stabilization Mission…
Sector 1A emerges victorious in UNFICYP’s Winter Military Skills Competition
NICOSIA, 6 December 2017 – At the crack of dawn on 6 December 2017, some of UNFICYP’s most athletic troops braved the early morning chill to compete in the winter edition of the Mission’s Military Skills Competition. The events kicked off with the Chief of Staff, Col. Tim Wildish, blowing a horn – a…
Security Council Press statement on the attack against the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the Company Operating Base of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) at Semuliki, North Kivu on 7 December 2017, which caused the death of 15 Tanzanian…
The UN Secretary-General's message on Human Rights Day
This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching international agreements. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes the equality and dignity of every…
UN Middle East envoy warns of 'risk of violent escalation' after US decision on Jerusalem
Wednesday's decision by United States President Donald Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has been widely welcomed in Israel but it has also caused much anger among Palestinians and anxiety across the Middle East and beyond, the United Nations envoy on the region's peace process…
UN Secretary-General - Message for Human Rights Day
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching international agreements. The Universal Declaration of Human…
UNAMID celebrates World AIDS Day in North Darfur
On 6 December 2017, UNAMID’s HIV/AIDS Unit celebrated World AIDS Day at the Mission headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, under the theme “Your Health, Your Right.” The event, which was attended by UNAMID Police Commissioner, Priscilla Makotose, senior management and staff, included drama and…
DR Congo: Over a dozen UN peacekeepers killed in worst attack on 'blue helmets' in recent history
At least 14 United Nations 'blue helmets' in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been killed and many more injured, in what the Secretary-General António Guterres described as the “worst attack” on UN peacekeepers in recent history. Late Thursday, a MONUSCO (the UN Stabilization Mission…
UNIFIL pays tribute to fallen Tanzanian peacekeepers in the Congo
A UNIFIL Ghanaian peacekeeper plays the last post in memory of the fallen Tanzanian peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, during a memorial held in the UNIFIL headquarters. UNIFIL peacekeepers today paid their last respect to the 15 UN peacekeepers from Tanzania who lost their lives…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.183
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.183 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.183