Wildfire kills one and leaves hundreds homeless in Nzara County, Western Equatoria
People affected by a wildfire in Nzara County seeking shelter under a mango tree that escaped unscathed. A wildfire has ravaged Nzara County in Western Equatoria, killing one person and leaving hundreds homeless. The United…
Sports transform Yambio suburbs from frontlines of conflict to springboard for peace
Everyone was a winner when youth from villages surrounding Yambio got together for some wholesome football fun for peace. With catchy chants like “Viva sport, viva sport - we need peace, we need peace to cultivate our land”…
The implementation of the Comprehensive Performance Assessment System in MINURSO
Following the launch of CPAS (Comprehensive Performance Assessment System) in December 2019, the Mission, between 19 January and 29 February 2020, embarked on an intensive training and working process involving all Mission…
SRSG Tanin opens a conference on judiciary and law practice in northern Kosovo
The integration of the judicial institutions in northern Kosovo was the focus of a conference opened by SRSG Zahir Tanin. The conference, held in Mitrovica on 19 February, also included Mr. Nikola Kabašić, President of the…
Portuguese blue helmets awarded UN medals for impactful peacekeeping
The spirit of partnership – between Portugal, MINUSCA and the Central African Republic – shone bright as 180 blue helmets from the Portuguese Quick Reaction Force were honoured for their service in the Central African…
British peacekeepers building bridges and engaging communities as curtains close on last tour of duty
Sergeant Adubofour-Poku engaging with children in Malakal's protection of civilians site. It is a sweltering hot afternoon in the UN mission’s protection site in Malakal, South Sudan. Punishing weather notwithstanding…
UNMISS inaugurates new solar panel farm to generate renewable energy at UN House, Juba
From now on, a significant portion of the electricity used at UN House in Juba will be generated by this farm of solar panels. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has inaugurated a new solar panel farm at one of its…
DRC: Congolese government and FRPI armed group have signed a peace agreement, much to the relief of the local population
Congolese government and FRPI armed group have signed a peace agreement, much to the relief of the local population The Congolese Government signed on Friday, February 28 in Gety, roughly 60 km from Bunia, the provincial…
Women’s representatives in Bangasu district embrace conflict mitigation skills
In between discussions on conflict mitigation, here in Bangasu district in Western Equatoria, one can do with stretching one's legs a bit. Some eighty women’s representatives in the Bangasu district of Western Equatoria have…
SRSG TANIN MEETS THE NEW HEAD OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE OFFICE IN PRISTINA
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, met the new Head of the Council of Europe Office in Pristina, Mr. Francis Power, at UNMIK Headquarters on 3 March 2020. SRSG Tanin and Mr…
Presence of UN peacekeepers brings relief and relative security to residents of greater Tonj
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar listens to the concerns of residents of the recently conflict-stricken Tonj area. Following recent intercommunal clashes in greater Tonj near Kuajok, the United…
MINURSO celebrates the International Women's Day
On 04 March 2020, MINURSO organized a ceremony celebrating, in advance, the International Women's Day celebrated every year on the 8th of March. A female military parade was organized on the occasion that was attended by the…