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UNIFIL’s Sector West peacekeepers conducted two separate training courses for members of the Lebanese security agencies in Shama, south Lebanon, last week. Officers from the Italian Carabinieri Military Police organized sharp shooter skills course for 20 Lebanese police officers, while a Croatian…

Sometimes a few words in a photo say more than a caption. “Our state is peaceful, this is why we are seeing so many development projects. We will continue that way so that our people can see more of the same,” says Margret Itto Leonardo, deputy governor in Torit. She was speaking at a recent launch…

Government and opposition forces at a trust-building forum in Torit promised each other safe passage. Emotions were palpable as over 200 officers of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army in Opposition filled the large auditorium for their meeting in Torit, aimed…

As any self-respecting media practitioner in Yei will tell you, taking good notes is crucial for dynamic reporting. “By bringing us together, we have been equipped with new skills to render quality and timely services to our people,” said Peter Kenyi, a participant and presenter at Spirit FM, a…

The 2018 Pyla Peace Festival took place on 12-13 October and was supported by UNFICYP. Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot residents in the village, representatives from the diplomatic community and local authorities attended the event, enjoying food, drink, entertainment and shopping. Additionally…

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, UNFICYP’s Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Elizabeth Spehar, Force Commander Major General Cheryl Pearce and Senior Police Adviser, Ann-Kristen Kvilekval, participated in a panel discussion organized by the Embassy of Norway and the…

Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) RSABATT wants to improve relations with Congolese partners. Photo MONUSCO/FIB Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) RSABATT Officer, Commanding Lt Col Tiisetso Sekgobela, organised a very successful cohesion meeting with different DRC stakeholders (FARDC, PNC, Chiefs…

Rear Admiral Eduardo Augusto Wieland of Brazil (right) assumes command of UNIFIL MTF, receiving the UNIFIL flag from UNIFIL chief Maj. Gen. Stefano Del Col. UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) got a new commander last week with the Mission’s head and Force Commander, Major General Stefano Del Col…

A thoroughly renovated veterinary clinic in Bor is expected to keep more livestock healthy. They weren't welcome to the inauguration ceremony, though. “The UN Indian veterinary team works with us six days a week throughout the year. Last year they treated more than 22,000 animals.” Daniel Deng, an…

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.229 - 4 March 2019 UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 229 - 4 March 2019

UNAMID photo. On 28 February 2019, UNAMID peacekeepers from Pakistan, handed over 4 Solar panel systems along with electrical accessories such as batteries, wires, bulbs, holders, connectors and switches to 3 Quranic Schools (Muhammad Adam Abdullah, Adam Muhammad Ali, Sabir Habib) and 1 educational…

5 March, 2019 – Women in Kosovo now have greater legal rights to property ownership, after research and an amendment proposal by a gender rights campaigner. Luljeta Aliu, whose research was shared with media, politicians and civil society in Pristina on March 5, is behind a years-long campaign that…