UNMISS launches series of joint cultural outreach for peace activities in Torit
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…
SRSG TANIN MEETS WITH SPECIALIST PROSECUTOR JACK SMITH
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…
Internally Displaced People in Golo appreciate improved security ushered by UNAMID peacekeepers
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…
MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS - 2 November 2018
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…
Official celebration in Juba a symbol of progress towards peace in South Sudan
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…
Making their mark : Guinean peacekeepers in Mali
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…
Thousands of citizens gathered in Juba to celebrate “dawn of peace”
“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…
Security Council Adopts Resolution 2440 (2018), Authorizing Six-Month Extension for United Nations Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara
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,…
“Life smiled on me again” – Deng Maker Deng graduates from UNMISS-provided training in Bor
“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…
120 Kazakh troops join UNIFIL
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…
People of conflict-affected Yei want peace to become a reality
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…
SRSG HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL CONSULTATIONS WITH NATO AND EU OFFICIALS IN BRUSSELS
During this week, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr Zahir Tanin, held high-level consultations in Brussels with NATO and EU officials. These included senior officials responsible for the…