SRSG Tanin meets with Ranilug/Ranillugu Mayor
On 13 February, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin met with the Mayor of Ranilug/Ranillug Vladica Aritonović. During the meeting there was a fruitful discussion on many topics…
A road of renewed hope for Kfar Shouba
Winters are harsh in Kfar Shouba on both locals and UN peacekeepers, as well as infrastructure. During the winter, the limited width of the road that leads to this faraway south-eastern Lebanese village – combined with…
SRSG TANIN MEETS ITALY AMBASSADOR ORLANDO
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, met the Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Nicola Orlando, at UNMIK Headquarters on 14 February 2020. SRSG Tanin and Ambassador Orlando exchanged…
SRSG Tanin meets with Ranilug/Ranillug Mayor
On 13 February, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin met with the Mayor of Ranilug/Ranillug Vladica Aritonović. During the meeting there was a fruitful discussion on many topics…
MINUSMA condemns the attack on Ogossagou
Bamako, February 14, 2020. The village of Ogossagou, located in the Bankass circle in Mopti region, was attacked this morning at around 5 a.m. The attack claimed the lives of many villagers and left several injured. Houses…
Displaced teenager describes football as a “game of peace” on National Unity Day
Buay Mayuay was born in the town of Bentiu but was forced to seek sanctuary in a United Nations protection site when conflict erupted in South Sudan six years ago. It’s not an easy life inside the camp. But he focuses on…
South Sudan’s President makes surprise announcement to return the war-torn country to 10 states
South Sudan’s President today announced the country will return to 10 states in a bid to end a tense-standoff with opposition parties just a week out from a deadline requiring the formation of a new transitional government…
Amateur volleyball player dreams of a peaceful and brighter future through sport
Zoyia Amou Matur’s love for volleyball began when she was just nine years old. “Volleyball is discipline, love, unity and, above all, it is peace,” she says. Zoyia was inspired by her father, a former footballer, who…
South Sudanese youth use their passion for sports to build lasting peace
Dressed in brightly coloured athletics outfits identifying their home areas, hundreds of young sportspeople paraded proudly around the field to the beat of a band as they came together as ambassadors for peace. The group of…
Disability proves no obstacle to promoting peace through sport for wheelchair athlete
Wang Deng is proud of, and passionate about, his country. In 2002, the former soldier in the Sudan People’s Liberation Army was injured during a fierce battle on the frontlines of the war for independence in the city of…
Peacekeepers provide a reassuring presence in Tonj following spike in intercommunal violence
Regular patrols by peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are helping restore calm to Tonj in the Warrap region which has suffered a recent spike in intercommunal violence related to cattle…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 257 - 15 Nov to 21 Nov 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 257 - 15 Nov to 21 Nov 2019 UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 257 - 15 Nov to 21 Nov 2019