UNMISS air patrol reaches out to flood-isolated community in Twic County, Warrap State
An UNMISS peacekeeper possibly getting directions from young residents of Akac in a remote part of Twic County, reached by an air patrol. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS Residents in Akoc in Warrap State’s Twic County have not been…
Women in Warrap State advocate for unity, equal opportunities and fair representation
These women in Warrap State have had enough of gender inequality and poor political representation. Photos:Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS A two-day advocacy forum on women, peace and security has concluded in Kuajok, with…
Secretary-General appoints Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr
Secretary-General appoints Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr of Nigeria as Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei 1 February 2022 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today…
UNISFA Condemns the early morning attack on Ngok Dinka village
UNISFA Condemns the early morning attack on Ngok Dinka village. Abyei, 03 January 2022 – An armed Misseriya group yesterday launched an early morning attack on the Ngok Dinka village of Miodol, 29 kilometres north-east of…
Interview with USG Lacroix on Peacekeeping Ministerial – Jane’s Defence Weekly
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. Over the past two years, most UN peacekeeping operations have faced a deteriorating security and political environment. This means troop and police…
Indian peacekeepers organize dental camp for local residents
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers this week organized a dental health and oral hygiene awareness camp in the south-eastern Lebanese village of Kfar Hammam. A total of 17 local residents benefited from the free service from the…
Ituri: A Survivor From The Plaine Savo Deadly Attack Extends Gratitude to MONUSCO
“We are very grateful to MONUSCO for this assistance which allowed us to have access to appropriate care", said a survivor. Photo MONUSCO/Jean-Marie Tshibuaba For security reasons, we refer to him as L. He is one of the 19…
Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain - Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)…
South Sudanese refugees return to Raja, Western Bahr el Ghazal, but face challenges
Many South Sudanese who fled for their lives to Sudan when civil war broke out in 2016 have now returned to western Bahr El Ghazal. However, they need humanitarian support to rebuild their lives. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS…
Displaced people in Nagero, Western Equatoria, call for an end to conflict
Many families displaced by the upsurge of conflict in greater Tambura, Western Equatoria have sheltered in Nagero county. While the humanitarian situation remains dire, residents of Nagero are rallying around the newcomers…
Hope floats: Two communities eschew decade-long conflict in favour of peaceful coexistence
Two formerly feuding communities in Lakes state - Amonhom of Kuei and Panyon of Rup - have reconciled following a decade-long conflict and now live peacefully with one another, setting a noteworthy example for others across…
The fight against Covid: MINURSO’s Bangladeshi Military Unit receives new medical equipment in Laayoune
“The fight against Covid: MINURSO’s Bangladeshi Military Unit receives new medical equipment in Laayoune including high flow disposable respiratory masks and rapid covid test kits for distribution to the Mission’s Team Sites…