UN chief condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali
The UN Secretary-General has condemned an attack against peacekeepers in Mali on Saturday which left one Egyptian ‘blue helmet’ dead, and four others seriously injured. António Guterres expressed his deep condolences to the…
Three new police facilities handed over by UNMISS received joyously by local policing counterparts
Three new Quick Impact Projects benefiting the South Sudan National Police and fortifying their capacity to protect communities were handed over by the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Nicholas Haysom. Photo by…
UNMISS peacekeepers from India receive the prestigious UN Medal for their service
836 peacekeepers from India were recently awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their committed service to the cause of durable peace in South Sudan. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS Indian peacekeepers serving for…
UNMISS visits Special Court in Yirol West; hands over much-needed supplies
In Rumbek, UNMISS and the Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs, Mayen Chol Maker, jointly visited the newly-established Special Court in Yirol West. Photo by James Manyuol/UNMISS In Rumbek, the United Nations Mission…
New healthcare unit handed over by UNMISS gives communities in Labalwa cause for joy
UNMISS recently handed over a seven-room primary healthcare unit with antenatal facilities, a pharmacy and delivery beds for expectant mothers to communities in Labalwa, Eastern Equatoria. Prior to this, residents had to trek…
UN is bracing for the stabilization in Tanganyika in prelude to Monusco exit
MONUSCO triggered the process for its exit from Tanganyika Province a few months ago. In accordance with the exit plan drawn up for this purpose, the United Nations Mission will no longer have any presence in this province of…
A peacekeeper and a leader: Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa, UNMISS Police Commissioner
UNMISS' first-ever woman Police Commissioner, Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa, ends her tenure today but leaves behind a formidable legacy of leadership, empathy and operational effectiveness. In this interview, she shares her…
UNMISS farewells Police Commissioner as an “extraordinary leader and woman of caliber”
Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa, the first woman to be appointed as Police Commissioner of the world's largest peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, was honoured by officers under her command at an emotional and heartfelt parade today, as…
UNMISS hands over new COVID-19 isolation unit to Nimule hospital in Eastern Equatoria
UNMISS recently handed over a 24-bed COVID-19 isolation unit to Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria to ensure that community members who contract the virus can be treated effectively. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS. The…
SRSG Tanin holds regular consultations in Belgrade, meets with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić
On 7 October 2021, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin, met with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić. The meeting occurred as part of SRSG Tanin’s regular consultations in…
A wide spectrum of Rumbek communities attend training on gender equality
UNMISS, in partnership with the state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, organized a two-day workshop on gender equality for 30 participants in Rumbek. Photo…
Use liaison and coordination mechanisms to advance mutual interests, UNIFIL’s top official urges parties at tripartite meeting
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col chaired a special Tripartite meeting with senior officers of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a UN position in Ras Al…