UN recognizes peacekeeping efforts of troops in Diffra
Around 860 men and women peacekeepers from the 17th Motorized Battalion of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) received the United Nations Medal Awards in recognition of their tireless service and sacrifice to support peace efforts and to maintain security in Abyei Area. The…
WFP completes first food delivery by boat in Upper Nile
WFP completes first food delivery by boat in Upper Nile The World Food Programme (WFP) has accomplished a historical feat by delivering a first load of aid by boat. The barge transported some five hundred metric tons of food on the Nile River from Renk to Malakal for further distribution in other…
UNISFA undertakes preliminary action for Police Reform and Restructuring in Abyei
UN Police conducted a field mapping exercise to identify suitable areas for Abyei police facilities. In accordance with its mandate, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police Component has been engaging the Community Protection Committees (CPCs) and the Joint…
Disarmament process in Greater Lakes hampered by availability of guns and lack of trust
Disarmament process in Greater Lakes hampered by availability of guns and lack of trust Cattle keepers in the Greater Lakes region have voiced concerns over the ongoing disarmament process in the area. Some fear that weapons will still be readily available, others doubt that the government will be…
Rwandese police officers awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Juba
Rwandese police officers awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Juba This Monday, a total of 183 Rwandese police officers, including 30 women, received UN medals for having served the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with diligence and dedication. “Your work has had a positive impact on…
19 women benefit from two-day training on sexual and gender-based violence in East Darfur
Photo by Hassan Ibrahim Ishag, UNAMID. El Daein, 13 February 2018: 19 women from Al Manara village in East Darfur participated in a two-day, UNAMID-supported training programme on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The activity aimed at educating participants about different forms of gender…
MINUSCA has been informed of an allegation of sexual abuse, by a member of the military battalion from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has been informed of an allegation of sexual abuse, by a member of the military battalion from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), formerly deployed to MINUSCA, against a 14 year…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.192
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.192
UNMIL SUPPORTS LIBERIA NATIONAL POLICE ON THEIR ANNUAL SELF-ASSESSMENT RETREAT
19 February 2018, Monrovia – The Liberian National police (LNP) is holding a six-day self-assessment retreat from 19 to 24 February 2018. This is an annual internal evaluation process to determine its strengths and weaknesses and to identify key priority areas for the LNP’s institutional and…
Rwandan police officers awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Juba
Rwandese police officers awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Juba This Monday, a total of 183 Rwandan police officers, including 30 women, received UN medals for having served the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with diligence and dedication. “Your work has had a positive impact on…
More peacekeepers receive UN Peace Medals
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) showed its appreciation to gallant officers, men and women of Ethiopia’s 16th Motorized Battalion, Level 2 Hospital Unit and the Quick Reaction Force along with Military Staff Officers, as well as Military Observers of various…
New Warrap County Police Station renovation project aims to improve security; promote rule of law
New Warrap County Police Station renovation project aims to improve security; promote rule of law The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in collaboration with the South Sudan National Police Service has launched a renovation project of the Warrap County Police station, valued at 45,783 USD.…