UNIFIL and LAF troops carry out live-fire drill
A five-day live fire exercise between UNIFIL peacekeepers and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel concluded today in an open field south of UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura. The “Steel Storm” drill, led by UNIFIL’s Force…
UNMISS educates child protection committee on how to implement plan to end children’s association with armed forces
Thousands of children continue to be associated with armed forces. How to stop this was recently discussed in Juba. Photos: Moses Pasi/UNMISS The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has enlightened members of the Central…
Indian and Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Bor receive UN medals for outstanding service
Both Indian and Sri Lankan peacekeepers recently received UN medals for their dedicated work in the name of peace. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS It was a day for rejoicing and to relish for Indian and Sri Lankan peacekeepers…
First Person: An on-air antidote to misinformation in the Central African Republic
The citizens of the Central African Republic (CAR) have endured decades of war and conflict. Merveille Yayoro, a young reporter at Guira-FM, the radio station run by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MINUSCA), says…
Ethiopian peacekeepers assist humanitarian convoy along virtually non-existent road in Jonglei
When there is no road, you make one as you move forward. A distance of 197 km to reach Pajut with humanitarian aid took four days. Everybody needs food, but what if there is none and the suffering community lives far, far off…
MINUSCA mandate explained – for community leaders
Why is MINUSCA in the Central African Republic (CAR)? And how does the Mission work with the Central African government? Spreading the word on the MINUSCA mandate is the focus of a five-day workshop for over 150 youth, women…
VIDEO MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 19 June 2021
Secretary General Sexual violence in conflict is a cruel tactic of war, torture, terror and repression. It reverberates down generations, and threatens both human and international security. In places affected by conflict…
UNIFIL’s school support to benefit 2,500 pupils
UN Photo: Warrant Officer Ramesh Karki With Lebanon easing COVID-related restrictions and schools preparing to welcome students again, UNIFIL supported last week nine public schools in the country’s south-eastern villages…
UNIFIL’s school support to benefit 2,500 pupils
UN Photo: Warrant Officer Ramesh Karki With Lebanon easing COVID-related restrictions and schools preparing to welcome students again, UNIFIL supported last week nine public schools in the country’s south-eastern villages…
New county commissioners in Upper Nile State vow to practice good governance, foster peace and unity
County commissioners in Upper Nile State recently got together and agreed to set political differences aside to work for peace. Photos: Samson Liberty/UNMISS The thirteen county commissioners in Upper Nile State have pledged…
UN Police train South Sudanese counterparts on community policing and human rights
Senior police officers in Yambio pondering humanity, human rights and community policing at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS Human rights and how to build a good relationship with the citizens…
MINUSCA Deputy Force Commander in Bria to learn about security challenges
Meeting with the population and local authorities to listen to their security concerns was top of the agenda for the MINUSCA Deputy Force Commander, Major General Paulo Maia Pereira, during a visit to Bria, Haute-Kotto…