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The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Thursday highlighted the need for the country to achieve a political settlement with the armed opposition, pointing to an upcoming February meeting between the parties as an opportunity not to be missed. “We must use the upcoming winter months, when…

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday expressed its intention to consider a set of elements when reviewing mandates and configuration of peacekeeping missions. Adopting a presidential statement, the Council outlined several elements related to peacebuilding and sustaining peace that would…

The Security Council on Thursday said that United Nations peacekeeping missions will continue to consider ways to reduce the environmental impact of their operations, in line with relevant UN resolutions and mindful of the goals set out in international accords on the environment, including the…

Partnership and resources are key to ensuring that every United Nations peacekeeping mission is supported by properly‑trained, well‑equipped and motivated troops and police, a senior UN peacekeeping official told the Security Council on Thursday, during its discussion on how best to fill critical…

Welcoming the signing of an agreement on cessation of hostilities and improving humanitarian access in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMISS) has urged all parties to work collectively to ensure durable peace in the nation. “The Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities…

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar (An Taoiseach) of The Republic of Ireland today visited UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura as well as the main base of UNIFIL’s Irish Contingent in south-west Lebanon. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary welcomed Prime Minister Varadkar at…

Eight inspiring women and men from across Kosovo gathered in a cafe in Pristina on the evening of 7 December, to discuss gender norms and stereotypes that contribute to inequalities and provide a pretext for gender-based violence. Around the tables in the cozy cafe, the enthusiastic and…

UNMISS Quick Impact Project helps boost education in the Gogrial area by gifting a secondary school two new classrooms and an office. The gifting of two new classrooms and an office by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to a secondary school in Gogrial will help boost educational…

UNMISS welcomes signing of cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan 22 December 2017 UNMISS welcomes signing of cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan The United Nations Mission in South Sudan welcomes the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement by parties attending the…

Dear Colleagues,At the end of my first year in office, I would like to express my deep appreciation for your warm welcome, your hard work and your willingness to embrace change in our Organization.This past year has seen no let-up in global crises, and the United Nations has been at the centre of…

UNIFIL’s Nepalese Battalion (NEPBATT) commander Lieutenant Colonel Narayan Bahadur Thapa today inaugurated the project “Renovation of Basketball Court and School Garden” at Meiss Ej-Jebel Technical School. The opening ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Meis El Jabal, Abd El Menem Shukair…

Tragedy spurs cattle keeper’s passion for peace at migration conference in South Sudan Bashir Hamid is a cattle keeper from Misseriya, a nomadic community living in the border zone between Sudan and South Sudan. In the dry season, the 56-year-old and his people migrate across the border into Dinka…