“Stability, reconciliation and resilience” key ingredients for peace and prosperity in Yambio: Head of UNMISS
David Shearer, Head of UNMISS, used his visit to Yambio to have talks with lots of local stakeholders. Here with Gbudwe Governor Daniel Badagbu. Business is booming in the town of Yambio. The markets are bustling with…
Displaced boys and girls in Bentiu receive volleyball training by UN peacekeepers
UN peacekeepers in Bentiu give youths a chance to become better volleyball players and to interact with each other in a friendly way, thus promoting reconciliation and unity. Nyayida Osama is one of more than 40 volleyball…
Malakal celebrates South Sudan’s independence anniversary for the first time since 2013
South Sudan's Independence Day was celebrated in Malakal for the first time since war broke out, in 2013. On 9 July, citizens in Malakal in central Upper Nile celebrated the seventh anniversary of the independence of South…
30 rural court judges trained in adjudication and mediation in North Darfur
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. Some 30 rural court judges from remote localities in North Darfur attended a two-day training on adjudication and mediation, supported by UNAMID Rule of Law (RoL) Section, in El Fasher…
Improved relations between Madi community and armed forces encourage returns to Pageri
Rose Aliyaa is one of approximately 300 people who have returned to Pageri County, following a successful February peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS. In the abandoned town and villages of Pageri County, community members…
13th meeting of the Implementation Follow-up Commission of the Doha Document Convenes in Qatar
On 11 July 2018, the Government of the State of Qatar hosted the 13th meeting of the Implementation Follow up Commission (IFC) of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Doha, Qatar. The…
Sun is all you need: UNMISS empowers Rumbek radio station
These high-wattage smiles could probably power the FM 98 radio station in Rumbek, too. Joseph Madit and Deng Mayen used to be privileged. As fluent speakers of Arabic, English and Dinka, they have always been able to enjoy a…
Bangladeshi engineers become first Regional Protection Force members to receive UN medal in South Sudan
Bangladeshi engineering troops receive their UN medals from the Head of UNMISS, David Shearer. Just three weeks ago, Bangladeshi peacekeepers were paying tribute to their colleague Ashraf Siddiqui, who was killed in action by…
SRSG Zahir Tanin Visits Dragash/Dragaš municipality, inaugurates multi-purpose sports field
As part of his commitment to engage with municipal and local actors across Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, was in Dragash/Dragaš municipality on 12 July, where he…
In one day Indian peacekeepers vaccinate 1,600 goats in Shab’a
UNIFIL veterinary officer, Lt Col Bishnoi, with a UNIFIL language assistant, provide medicine and advice to a local shepherd near Shab’a. In the mountainous area of Shab’a, in south-east Lebanon, a Lebanese goat farmer…
New Ghanaian Battalion takes charge
UNIFIL’s Ghanaian Battalion (GHANBATT) saw a change in command of its 850-strong force operating in furthering peace in south Lebanon, last week. At a transfer of authority ceremony held in the Battalion headquarters in Al…