UNMISS donates food and nonfood items to Bor orphanage center
UNMISS Head of Field Office Deborah Schein hands over generator keys to acting director of orphanage “One hand cannot make a clap. Before God, I am so happy to see the world supporting us,” said Alier Wal who lost both…
UNIFIL head starts afforestation campaign
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col started a major afforestation campaign in the Mission’s area of operation in south-eastern Lebanon yesterday. The plantation campaign, to be implemented…
North Kivu: FARDC and MONUSCO repel ADF attack in Mbau
FARDC and MONUSCO repel ADF attack in Mbau. Photo MONUSCO Michael Ali The populations of the district of Mbau, in the territory of Beni, resumed their daily activities this Wednesday, February 12, reassured by a strong…
Franco-Spanish exercise to enhance combat rescue
UNIFIL’s French and Spanish peacekeepers recently participated in the RITEX exercise (Reserve Integration Training Exercise) during which the entire combat rescue chain was mobilized in order to develop the interoperability…
Residents abandon homes over continued presence of pastoralists in Eastern Equatoria
Pastoralists with their animals in Torit West Residents of a community in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan have temporarily abandoned their homes out of fear that conflict will develop between local farmers and…
Community leaders at UNMISS protection site in Wau trained in dispute resolution
Newly elected community leaders at the United Nations protection site in the Wau area have completed training in how to protect vulnerable civilians, mitigate conflict and help resolve disputes. The three-day training…
From policeman to army priest - How one man’s dedication to service brought him to South Sudan
What do the police force, the army and priesthood have in common? One person. Reverend Major Andy Earl – or just Padre Earl. For three months now, Padre Earl has been based with the United Kingdom’s engineering taskforce in…
Nepalese peacekeepers promote the important role of women in the military as they end their service in South Sudan
Some may think that joining the army is all about meeting the physical demands of the profession. But female military personnel serving with the Nepalese peacekeeping contingent in South Sudan say it is so much more than that…
Opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria commit to respecting and protecting human rights
Opposition forces based in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan have pledged to uphold human rights from the command level right through to the rank and file following a workshop hosted by the United Nations…
Enyif community members return home thanks to improving security situation
The return of relative calm to a village in Torit has prompted an influx of people returning to their homes. The Enyif community abandoned their village after a spate of crime, including rape and thefts as well as incidents…
Young South Sudanese use their creative skills to support the peace process
More than 500 young people were enticed to leave their homes across South Sudan and converge on the capital Juba to use their creative skills to raise awareness about the need for lasting peace during a special event to…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers improve education for Wau children by training their teachers
Bangladeshi peacekeepers have taken time out from their official duties protecting civilians in Wau to help improve the education system for local children by training their teachers. The contingent worked with 58 teachers…