UN Peace Chief visits conflict and flood-affected Malakal in South Sudan
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visits Malakal, Upper Nile, as part of his four-day peace mission to South Sudan. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS. Flying across the Upper Nile, it’s easy to see the impact of flooding on the local population. Many areas are water…
UN Peace Chief promises the UN family’s support to citizens at the end of his visit to South Sudan
The Under-Secretary-General for UN peace operations, Jean Pierre-Lacroix, wrapped up his four-day peace mission to South Sudan by assuring the citizens of the world's youngest nation full support from peacekeepers and humanitarians alike as they navigate the difficult road from war to peace. Photo…
Change of command of the EUTM CAR mission – a key MINUSCA partner
The outgoing commander of the European Union Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM CAR), Brigadier General Paulo Neves de Abreu, handed over the reins of the organization to his successor on 11 September 2021, at a ceremony held in Bangui. The event was graced by several dignitaries…
Women leaders and peacekeepers brief UN Peace Chief on challenges of working for peace in South Sudan
The need for full and equal participation of women in all forms of political and civic life in South Sudan cannot be overemphasized. In this regard, visiting Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with a cross section of women's representatives during his recent visit…
Peacekeepers escort internally displaced persons fetching water, violence against Tambura women reduced
UNMISS peacekeepers protecting women in Tambura fetching water. These patrols have resulted in significantly less incidents of violence against women in the area. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS. By escorting internally displaced persons who are walking long distances to fetch indispensable water…
Governor’s forum in Upper Nile: Call for accountability, good governance, service delivery and adequate female representation
Participants at a forum where stakeholders discussed the future of Upper Nile State demanded adequate political representation for women. Photos: Nyang Touch/UNMISS When more than a hundred politicians and civil society representatives in Malakal got together to ponder how to consolidate peace and…
UNMISS rehabilitation of police station in Wau brings new hope for citizens
UNMISS recently refurbished a police station in Awiel Jedid, Wau, as part of its Quick Impact Project's programme, ensuring law and order in the area receives a much-needed boost. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS. Awiel Jedid, a suburb in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, was severely affected when civil…
UNPOL builds community policing capacities to bolster safety and security of residents on Tonj south
A day-long community policing workshop facilitated by UNPOL officers in Warrap has gone a long way in building trust between community members and local police, according to the 33 participants who attended. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS. United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers based in Kuajok, Warrap…
Indian peacekeepers in Malakal teach youth carpentry, welding, masonry and more
Youth in Malakal have recently been taught different vocational skills by Indian peacekeepers. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS Masonry, carpentry, welding, electrical issues: whatever you need a hand with, at least one of the forty Malakal youth trained for ten days by Indian peacekeepers serving with…
UNPOL officers in Eastern Equatoria train Police Community Relations Committees on protecting children
Following a spate of child abductions, UNPOL and the South Sudan Police Service in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, are sensitizing Police Community Relations Committees here on reporting any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods promptly to local authorities to keep their children safe from harm…
UN sends Gabon peacekeepers home from Central African Republic, following abuse allegations
The United Nations announced on Wednesday that all Gabonese military units deployed to the peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, are to be sent home immediately, following credible reports alleging that unidentified ‘blue helmets’ had abused five girls. MINUSCA said that an…
Gizem Oner: “We, as the young generation, need to come together and raise our voice”
Gizem Oner is a 25-year-old Cypriot activist with a passion for environmental sustainability and a vision that seeks to build a better world for future generations. In August this year, she joined the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace programme to raise her voice and advocate for…