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White gloves were raised high in well-synchronized moves as police officers belonging to the Rwandese Formed Police Unit marched in seamless coordination. The officers zig-zagged and turned their heads one way or the other in response to the orders of their parade commander – all without missing a…

Communities in Torit have reiterated their commitment to unite and foster peaceful existence among the different ethnic groups in the area. “My advice as a leader of the Pari community is to be united. Whatever we are doing or work we need to do, let us do it together with happiness,” said Dario…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, met today with Specialist Prosecutor Jack Smith during his first visit to Kosovo since being appointed to the post. The two acknowledged the depth and quality of continuing professional cooperation between the…

Photo by Setyo Budi, UNAMID. 25 October 2018 – Internally Displaced People (IDP) at Aralciro gathering site in Golo, Central Darfur are not sure what the future has in store for them, but amid the uncertainty, they feel secure, thanks to daily patrols conducted by UNAMID peacekeepers. The…

In just over a decade, more than a thousand journalists have been killed while carrying out their indispensable work. Nine out of ten cases are unresolved, with no one held accountable. Female journalists are often at greater risk of being targeted not only for their reporting but also because of…

An official ceremony held in Juba today celebrates the signing of the revitalized peace agreement and provides a fresh opportunity for all parties to demonstrate their commitment to ending the conflict and building durable peace in South Sudan, says the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

As the sun rises over Mali’s vast desert, a group of 20 men prepare their equipment and line up to receive instructions before heading out for their first patrol of the day on one of the most dangerous roads in the region. They are Guinean Blue helmets from the United Nations Multidimensional…

“Peace has come. And it is here today to stay.” These words, uttered by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, were greeted with jubilation by a sea of thousands of rejoicing, sun-defying, peace-starved South Sudanese packed in the Freedom Square and Dr. John Garang de Mabior Mausoleum area in central Juba…

Security Council Adopts Resolution 2440 on Western Sahara The full text of resolution 2440 (2018) reads as follows: “The Security Council, “Recalling and reaffirming all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, “Reaffirming its strong support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and his…

“Someone may give you money; but it is the person who gives you skills that makes you.” Deng Maker Deng, a 23-year-old student in Bor, goes all philosophical as he ponders his good fortunes. He is well placed to do so, as he has experienced at least two major ones. In 2001, Deng Maker narrowly…

This week the Republic of Kazakhstan became the newest member of the UNIFIL fraternity with the arrival of 120 Kazakh peacekeepers to serve with the UN mission in furthering peace in south Lebanon. The arrival of the Kazakh troops on 31 October brings the current number of the Mission’s total…

The children dance under the mango tree wearing paper hats with crayon-written messages of peace. Their parents wait patiently in the sweltering hot sun. Together with hundreds of other families they have crammed into a grassy area next to the local church in Yei. The crowd is here to share their…