Rwanda’s remarkable contribution to peace in the CAR recognized
The Republic of Rwanda – its small size notwithstanding – is a giant of peacekeeping. The central African country certainly pulls its weight when it comes to global UN peacekeeping operations. Reason for MINUSCA to hold a…
UNAMID and Government of Sudan agree to reactivate Darfur joint security mechanism
Zalingei, 26 January 2020— In the aftermath of the recent looting incidents of UN assets in West, South and more recently, North Darfur, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator, Jeremiah Mamabolo met with…
Female soldiers rising up South Sudan’s military ranks call for greater respect for human rights
Colonel Rebecca Anyeoul and her female military peers say that a lot remains to be done to fully respect women's rights. Rebecca Anyeoul is an expert when it comes to juggling her responsibilities. She’s managed to raise…
Unprecedented rally in Yambio brings together government and opposition youth to become peace agents
Youth of different political persuasions got together in Yambio to become agents of peace. “Criminals, thieves, violent people. That’s how we, the youth, were referred to during the conflict.” The words of Simon Gardino…
UNIFIL supports Tyre physiotherapy centre with equipment
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today joined local officials in opening a physiotherapy centre in Tyre, which received UNIFIL-donated equipment for the service of the local communities…
Women in Lakes call on parties to quickly implement revitalized peace agreement
A classic presentation of group discussions, here at a women's forum in Rumbek addressing the content of the revitalised peace agreement. Women in South Sudan’s Lakes region have called on parties to the revitalized peace…
Displaced people in Mundri camp suffer while waiting for transitional government to be formed
Mary Alex, internally displaced in Mundri, has become a versatile entrepreneur to make ends meet. Fetching and selling water to restaurant owners and firewood at the Mundri market is the daily routine of Mary Alex to make a…
UNIFIL MTF reaches historic milestone with 100k ships hailed since 2006
UNIFIL naval peacekeepers, operating in the Lebanese territorial waters in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Navy, reached a historic milestone this month with 100,000 ships hailed since 2006. The Maritime Task Force…
Young women leaders share their hopes for peace with UN Envoy on Youth in South Sudan
Flavia Zisok, Poet. Flavia Zisok’s weapon of choice is a combination of her pain and her pen. The young writer has published many poems about the immense suffering caused by war and her hopes for lasting peace in conflict…
UN State Liaison Functions concludes training on Gender Based Violence for GoS Police Officers and Social Workers in North Darfur
Photo by Koné Mouroulaye, UNAMID. On 23 January, United Nations State Liaison Functions (SLFs) in North Darfur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Development of North Darfur, concluded a three-day…
Mongolian peacekeepers provide much-needed medical care to communities in Unity
Mongolian peacekeepers providing free healthcare in remote village in the Unity region. Angelina Chol has been suffering from a skin infection for more than a year. Having left the United Nations Protection of Civilians in…
The high rate of illiteracy creates a challenge for police officers combating crime in Aweil
Many of the police officers at this workshop in Aweil cannot read or write - but they are keen to learn. An inability to read, write and speak in English is proving to be a huge challenge for law enforcement officers working…