South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS hand over essential items to communities in Bor
A generous handover by South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS is expected to go a long way in improving law and order as well as health services in Bor. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. Historically plagued by recurrent…
Meeting between the SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko, and Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Moroccans Living Abroad, H.E. Nasser Bourita.
Picture: Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Moroccan Living Abroad Press Office On 21 September, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Minurso, Alexander Ivanko, was received in Rabat by the…
UNIFIL donations to Lebanese security bodies to enhance cooperation and capabilities
UNIFIL donated a significant number of UN assets to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), its intelligence wing and the Lebanese General Security over the past week, with the shared objective of promoting a climate of peace and…
UNMISS, Warrap state authorities visit Marial Lou, appeal for peace and reconciliation in the region
UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Shailesh Tinaikar, and a high-level delegation of authorities recently visited Marial Lou following recent conflict here. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant…
Kinshasa pays tribute to Dag Hammarskjöld on the 60th anniversary of his death
the Governor of the city of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, paying tribute to late former UN Secretary-General, Swede Dag Hammarskjöld, on the 60th anniversary of his death on 17 september 2021 in Kinshasa. Photo MONUSCO/Lydie…
SRSG Tanin calls on all parties to address issues over the implementation of measures on licence plates through established dialogue mechanisms
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin notes the continuing impasse over the implementation of measures on license plates and joins international partners in urging all parties to…
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UNMISS commemorates International Day of Peace in Warrap
For residents of Tonj North county, Warrap, International Day of Peace led to a much-needed boost in rule of law as UNMISS handed over a newly constructed prison and courthouse. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. International Peace…
A home for coexistence: UNMISS hands over peace center in Yambio
A newly constructed peace center in Yambio was handed over to local interlocuters by UNMISS to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. 21 September was special for local communities of Yambio, Western…
Peace Day panel discussion concludes with a call to end conflict, uphold human rights and foster reconciliation efforts
On International Day of Peace, UNMISS brought together stakeholders on a spirited panel discussion aimed at solutions for building a more peaceful, prosperous and resilient South Sudan. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS A wide…
UNIFIL’s highest post: Rendezvous of thrill, valour, dedication and commitment
A stone fence forms the perimeter of OP1. 29 June 2021. (UN Photo / Zeina Ezzeddine) UN peacekeeping in south Lebanon does not always mean patrolling towns and villages or round-the-clock monitoring of the 120-kilometre Blue…
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SRSG Spehar meets UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace
Top United Nations official in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, welcomed the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace at the Home for Cooperation to celebrate International Day of Peace and congratulate their efforts for…