Reunification of rival forces in Panyier raises hopes for durable peace among civilians
“Now that they train together, eat together and command together, peace has come. I am convinced that they will protect us and our country together.” That optimistic opinion was expressed by Bor resident, Achol Deng Nai, after news emerged that former foes from the South Sudan People’s Defense…
Central Kasai province determined to set up a provincial Truth, Reconciliation and Justice commission
Central Kasai province determined to set up a provincial Truth, Reconciliation and Justice commission. Photo MONUSCO/Laurent Sam OUSSOU Kananga, February 5, 2020 - The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) and the Provincial Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in Kasaï Central have…
Jonglei women express desire to achieve 35 percent political representation
“Women and men have equal rights and if we are given that opportunity, I think we will be able to participate fully in governance, and we can do anything that a man can do.” That was the view of Abuk Monykuer a participant at a two-day leadership forum organized by the United Nations Mission in…
Opposition forces receive training on protecting children caught up in armed conflict
Senior officers from opposition forces living in cantonment sites in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan have received training to help them better understand the laws that protect children caught up in armed conflict. “As soldiers we need to know that children are vulnerable in a conflict…
UK Minister visits Malakal as engineering task force prepares to exit South Sudan mission
The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has visited Malakal where she met with local authorities and toured the United Nations hospital that has been constructed by British army engineers. The British peacekeepers have been stationed in Malakal, Bentiu and…
Tribal groups in Jonglei work to bury their differences and build peace
When members of the Murle, Jie and Kachipo communities first met at a peace dialogue they sat separately, reflecting the tense and complex relationship that has developed as the result of persistent violent clashes between the groups. Two days later, they were happily mingling, sitting next to each…
SRSG TANIN MEETS THE CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES OF THE EMBASSY OF LUXEMBOURG, MS. NATACHA GOMES
On 6 February 2020, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Ms. Natacha Gomes, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Luxembourg, at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed the latest political developments in Kosovo and the importance of resuming the…
Communities in Jonglei work to bury their differences and build peace
When members of the Murle, Jie and Kachipo communities first met at a peace dialogue they sat separately, reflecting the tense and complex relationship that has developed as the result of persistent violent clashes between the groups. Two days later, they were happily mingling, sitting next to each…
Fallen Spanish peacekeeper remembered
UNIFIL Spanish peacekeepers held a memorial service last week in honour of Lance Corporal Francisco Javier Soria Toledo of the Spanish Army, who died in the line of duty five years ago while serving for peace in south-eastern Lebanon. UNIFIL Sector East Commander Brigadier General Marcos Llago…
ACT to Protect children campaign launched in South Sudan
Thousands of children have suffered at the hands of armed groups during South Sudan’s civil war. They have been killed, maimed, abducted, separated from their families and denied access to education and healthcare. Dozens of soldiers have just received training to be child protection focal points in…
Kaga Bandoro: leaders unite to celebrate first-year anniversary of the APPR
On 6 February 2020, Kaga Bandoro leaders including members of civil society, local associations, MINUSCA, CTS and CMOP delegates, and representatives of armed groups: UPC, MPC, FPRC, MLCJ, Anti-Balaka (Mokom and Ngaissona wings) gathered to mark the first anniversary of the Political Agreement for…
BUNIA: MONUSCO contingents deliver vocational training to empower local youths
Bunia, 10 February 2020- A four-week basic computer training session for Ituri’s youths organized by the MONUSCO Bangladeshi contingent, in coordination with the local government took place this month. A graduation ceremony was held at the Professional Center of Bunia, during which a delegation from…