UNMISS conduct social cohesion forum for communities in Western Equatoria State
Learning about intercommunal reconciliation requires good note-taking, as here, in Yambio. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has been working with civil society groups in Yambio to empower local community leaders, faith-based organizations and youth to foster reconciliation and improve…
Female FACA personnel trained in securing the elections
Security is high on the electoral agenda as the general elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), set to begin on 27 December 2020, approach – reason for MINUSCA to conduct electoral security training for female personnel of the Central African Armed Forces from 17-19 December in Bangui. 50…
Force Protection Unit awarded for their contribution for peace
Peacekeepers from UNFICYP’s Force Protection Unit were awarded for their service for peace in Cyprus at a medal presentation parade in UN Headquarters in Nicosia today. Nineteen peacekeepers from the United Kingdom, Hungary, Slovakia and Argentina took part in the parade. The Force Commander of the…
ITURI: Congolese Journalists Trained by UN on how to Fight Hate-speech and Promote Peace Rhetoric
ITURI: Congolese Journalists Trained by UN on how to Fight Hate-speech and Promote Peace Rhetoric To help combat hate speech and promote a better understanding of this phenomenon by media professionals, such was the objective pursued by MONUSCO and the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office…
Former Governors of Jonglei and Boma join hands for peace in and between their communities
The former governors Philip Aguer and David Yau Yau recently visited Bor to spread a message of reconciliation and social cohesion. Two former governors of the now defunct Jonglei and Boma States, Philip Aguer and David Yau Yau respectively, came to Bor to say farewell to the peacekeeping mission’s…
UN Secretary-General Appoints Barrie Lynne Freeman of United States Deputy Special Representative, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Barrie Lynne Freeman of the United States as his Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). She succeeds Christopher Coleman of the United States to…
UN Secretary‑General Appoints Mari Yamashita of Japan Representative, Director of United Nations Office in Belgrade
The United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Mari Yamashita of Japan as his Representative and Director of the United Nations Office in Belgrade. Ms. Yamashita succeeds Simona‑Mirela Miculescu of Romania, who has assumed new functions with the Government…
HOLIDAY MESSAGE BY UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE DAVID SHEARER
End-of-year holiday season at UN House, Juba. JUBA, 23 December 2020 This year has been one of the most challenging we may face in our lifetime given the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all our lives, right across the world. Whether we are UNMISS peacekeepers or citizens of South Sudan, we…
Residents in Achong-Chong receive medications and school material from UNMISS peacekeepers
Many patients in Achong-Chong showed up when UNMISS peacekeepers handed over medications. They also dropped of educational material at a school in the area. Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have handed over an assortment of medicines and scholastic…
The armed clashes and tensions observed over the past week have a serious impact on the protection of the Central African population
The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic, Ms. Denise Brown, expresses her serious concern for the escalation of tensions and the upsurge of violence that has been observed in several parts of the country ahead of upcoming general elections on the 27th of December. Insecurity and…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the killing of three UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attacks by unidentified armed combatants on Central African national defense and security forces, and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in Dékoa, Kémo Prefecture, and Bakouma…
Constitutional Court President Danièle Darlan – ‘A difficult and delicate mandate’
Professor Danièle Darlan sits atop one of, if not the most influential institution in the country – the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic (CAR). For three years, she has steered the establishment that will declare the outcome of the crucial, general elections in the country set to…