As displaced people return to Kodok in Upper Nile, need for assistance increases
As displaced people return to Kodok in Upper Nile, need for assistance increases As a tangible indicator of relative calm in the area, a large number of civilians have decided to leave camps in neighbouring Sudan and…
Clean water flows in Tambura with twenty new water points, thanks to UNIMSS
More than 30,000 households in the Tambura area may thirst no more, thanks to numerous clean water points that have been built by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “I am very happy today. I can’t imagine…
SRSG Tanin, Pristina Basic Court President, meet legal interns helping to reduce backlog of cases
On 6 June, the President of the Basic Court of Pristina, Judge Aferdita Bytyci, welcomed the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, to the court premises to kick off a networking…
Burkina Faso peacekeepers saving lives in Mali
This morning Burkinabe peacekeepers are getting ready for their daily tasks protecting civilians and United Nations personnel, installations and equipment in Timbuktu, north of Mali. Amongst them, Pascaline Ouedraogo, a 26…
Chinese peacekeepers conduct cultural exchanges activities at schools
To mark the 2018 Lebanese Children’s Day, UNIFIL’s Chinese Battalion (CHINBATT) organized a cultural exchange event at Cadmous College in Tyre, South Lebanon, last week. The 1 June event started with opening remarks and…
UNMISS SRSG meets with CTSAMM Chairman in Juba
The CTSAMM Chairman, Major General Ibrahim Abdeljelill and his Deputy, Major General Tariq Abdelkarim, met with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG), David…
Clean water flows in Tambura with twenty new water points, thanks to UNMISS
More than 30,000 households in the Tambura area may thirst no more, thanks to numerous clean water points that have been built by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “I am very happy today. I can’t imagine…
Wau: Some displaced people returning home, others still fearful
Many displaced persons seeking shelter at a variety of protection sites in Wau have begun to return to their homes, but a majority remains fearful, citing security concerns at night and when farming their nearby lands. “The…
UNMISS engages local artists for messaging and durable peace
“Together, let us work together and build our nation.” These are part of the lyrics to the new hit single by legendary South Sudanese singer, Emmanuel Kembe. “I must admit, it’s a very catchy tune,” said Leni Kinzli, a Public…
8 June 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.199
8 June 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.199 8 June 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.199
DSRSG Soumaré visits Bor and Pibor: Road, airstrip and released child soldiers need our attention
DSRSG Moustapha Soumaré praised the cooperation between UNMISS and local authorities during his visit to Bor and Pibor. While praising the good levels of cooperation and understanding between UNMISS and local authorities in…
ASG for Peacekeeping Operations and UNMIK SRSG meet Belgrade leadership
On 11 June, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Bintou Keita, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, met in Belgrade with Serbian…