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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attack against international forces in Gao, Mali
The Secretary-General condemns the attack perpetrated against the international forces in Gao, today, which left two civilians killed. Fifteen civilians as well as some Barkhane personnel were wounded in the attack. The…
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist attack against the joint force of the Group of Five for the Sahel
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated against the Headquarters of the joint force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (FC-G5S) in Sévaré (Mali) on 29 June 2018…
UNFICYP holds workshop on gender equality at PeacePlayers International-Cyprus summer camp
On 19 June 2018, UNFICYP’s Gender Advisor and Civil Affairs team held a workshop on gender equality with some 25 young leaders participating in the PeacePlayers International-Cyprus summer camp, which included 60 youth…
Fifty journalists receive training on how to cover the electoral process in Uvira
Fifty journalists receive training on how to cover the electoral process in Uvira. Photo MONUSCO/Bilamekaso TCHAGBELE 46 journalists from the print media and those of the audiovisual and on-line outlets from the territories…
Portrait of Bienvenu BAGALWA
Bienvenu BAGALWA is Congolese from the DRC, his beloved country where he was born in Watsa territory, Haut-‐Uele province. He is currently based in Kinshasa where he has been working as Human Resources Assistant for nearly…
The unknown trials and tribulations involved in organizing an Indian medal parade ceremony
Hundreds of Indian peacekeepers in Upper Nile have received UN medals for their outstanding service. Few civilians would know it, but there is a lot more to a medal parade ceremony, a frequent occurrence in any peacekeeping…
Elite Nepalese troops receive UN medals for distinguished service in South Sudan
Some 150 Nepalese peacekeepers belonging to its High Readiness Company have received UN medals for their distinguished service in South Sudan. The Nepalese High Readiness Company are an elite unit of soldiers with a unique…
The PESG Horst Koehler concludes his visit to Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania (Press Release)
the PESG Horst Koehler concludes his visit to Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania (Press Release) Press Release Laâyoune, 2 July 2018 After visits to Algiers, Nouakchott, Rabouni and Rabat, the Personal Envoy of…
3 July 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.202
3 July 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.202 3 July 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.202
Mali: Independent Expert completes first mission to Mali
BAMAKO / GENEVA (2 July 2018) - At the end of his first mission to Mali from 24 to 29 June 2018 Mr Alioune Tine, who took office as Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali on 1 May 2018, expressed serious…
UNAMID organizes workshop on mediation and negotiation skills in West Darfur
Photo by Elsadig Daud, UNAMID. UNAMID, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Social Affairs and the Commissioner for Women and Child Affairs, on 27 June 2018 concluded a three-day workshop on mediation and negotiation…
UN Deputy Secretary-General sends powerful message of hope and peace to women in war-torn South Sudan
“As mothers, because of the children, we will not give up, not on peace". The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, had a clear message to the people in Wau. Madiu John is a survivor. She has survived despite having no…