RDC: MONUSCO explains its policy against sexual exploitation and abuse to civil society organizations in Kananga
A MONUSCO Female peacekeeper calls for an end to sexual exploitation and abuse The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) organized an awareness-raising session on March 12 to…
UNMISS medical staff take necessary precautions to keep staff safe and healthy, assist local populations
UNMISS Medical Unit ramps up prevention measures and awareness-raising among its own peacekeepers to ensure safety of host populations and its own personnel. On this year’s World Health Day, the world faces an unprecedented…
UNMISS and humanitarian partners in Torit step up sensitization of local communities on COVID-19
UNMISS and humanitarian partners are focusing on raising awareness on essential preventative measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Torit. In Torit, a town in eastern Equatoria, close to the border of Uganda, people…
UNMISS medical personnel take necessary precautions to keep staff safe and healthy, assist local populations
UNMISS Medical Unit ramps up prevention measures and awareness-raising among its own peacekeepers to ensure safety of host populations and its own personnel. On this year’s World Health Day, the world faces an unprecedented…
As Covid-19 cases grow in CAR, MINUSCA supports government in urgent response to halt virus spread
The eleventh case of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the Central African Republic – confirmed on 8 April 2020 by the country’s Ministry of Health – is shining a light on MINUSCA efforts to help halt the spread of the…
COVID-19 preventive measures in South Sudan affect farmers in Aweil
Social distancing is not a problem for farmers in Aweil, but they face other challenges caused by restricted movements to prevent COVID-19. As the Coronavirus spreads globally, farmers in the Aweil area of Northern Bahr-el…
COVID-19 case confirmed in Cyprus
Nicosia, 10th April 2020 – The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) confirms the first case of the coronavirus amongst its peacekeeping personnel today. The patient reported mild symptoms and was isolated…
UN Secretary-General's remarks to the UN Security Council on the COVID-19 pandemic
Mr. President, Thank you for convening this important discussion. The world faces its gravest test since the founding of this Organization. Every country is now grappling with, or poised to suffer, the devastating…
CAR government reinforces military presence in Birao
Following the clashes which befell Birao (Vakaga prefecture) over recent months, the Government of the Central African Republic has reinforced the presence of its Armed Forces (FACA) in the area with 142 soldiers, in an…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 272 - 14 April 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 272 - 14 April 2020 UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 272 - 14 April 2020
North Kivu: Monusco raises awareness among Nobili populations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic
Displaced populations return to their villages thanks to the improvement of the security environment Since mid-March, the displaced populations in Kamango and Nobili, in the chiefdom of Watalinga, more or less 70 km north…
ITURI: MONUSCO condemns the heinous crimes committed in the territory of Djugu and continues to provide support to FARDC
Cecilia PIAZZA, MONUSCO Chief of Office in Ituri, RDC. Djugu Territory is going through a very difficult situation. Attackers are looting civilian properties, killing innocent people, torching houses and shops, attacking…