Press Statement on the Situation in the DRC
The members of the Security Council met on 24 July 2019 to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and activities of the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO). They…
Yei area residents resolve to walk the talk of peace at a conference in Kupera
An atmosphere of camaraderie filled the air, as government and opposition forces greeted one another, hugging and interacting freely at a peace conference in Yei, which left many hoping for a new chapter in their lives. “Time…
Communities in Greater Jonglei resolve to close the chapter of bloodshed
“This is a year of peace. Anybody that has benefitted from our suffering, you go and look for something to eat from somewhere else not from our blood!” These words were uttered by the Acting Governor of Jonglei area at the…
Technology opens up new windows of opportunity for youth in Malakal
Youths in Malakal can flaunt new computer savoir thanks to a training made possible by the United Nations Mission is South Sudan (UNMISS). “Learning how to use a keyboard to type my own words has given me more confidence to…
MONUSCO plays active part in the restoration of peace to Lodja
MONUSCO plays active part in the restoration of peace to Lodja. Photo MONUSCO/Laurent Sam OUSSOU The territory of Lodja has been facing violence since the end of Governor’s election in the Sankuru Province last month. The…
UNMISS Dedicates 300-Watt Solar Panel System for the People of Gogrial
A 300-watt solar panel system funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) through its Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) has been handed over to authorities of Gogrial in Kuajok. The system which is valued at 48…
Wau residents seek durable peace in Roc-Roc-Dong County rally
A big crowd of people gathered under a huge tree, dancing and singing peace songs, at a public peace rally in Roc-Roc-Dong County, organized by the Wau area government. The crowd – comprising the Wau area governor, advisors…
Jonglei and Boma governors: ‘Our youth cannot continue shedding blood’
A new push to end hostilities between communities in Jonglei and Boma has brought the governors of the two areas to Bor Town, where they resolved to maintain peace in their areas by engaging regularly with each other…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers take free medical services to residents of Bazia-Jedid
About 300 people mostly women, children and elderly have turned up for a free medical service in Wau. The campaign that targeted returnees at Bazia-Jedid residence in Wau was organized by which is Bangladesh peacekeepers in…
Sector East peacekeepers conduct marksmanship training with LAF
As part of UNIFIL’s ongoing cooperation with its strategic partner, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the Mission’s Sector East peacekeepers have recently conducted a series of joint trainings with LAF personnel in honing…
UN Volunteers play a critical role in the implementation of MINUSMA mandate in Northern Mali
« Never leave the desert because the desert purifies the soul. Far from it, you are deaf and blind. "So, speak the Tuareg mothers. » Mano Dayak We are about 160 km away from the Algerian border, and more than 1,800 km away…
Outreach peacekeepers host children in UNIFIL HQ
A group of young children visited the UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon, last week to know about various aspects of the peacekeeping mission’s work. The 45 children, aged between 5 and 12, visited UNIFIL on 8…