UNPOL trains South Sudanese women police officers on preventing violations against children
A two-day workshop for 25 South Sudanese women police officers in Jonglei facilitated by UNPOL officers from UNMISS dealt with rule of law and human rights issues, especially sexual exploitation. It aimed at empowering local…
Ituri: MONUSCO peacekeepers have thwarted a militia attack in Schubert with the help of its early warning mechanism
The CAN, or Early Warning System, is a community-based warning system set up by MONUSCO's Civil Affairs section. Photo MONUSCO / Force Following an alert from the local population received on Friday February 4, 2022, at…
North Kivu : MONUSCO provides assistance to Kakwangura prison in Butembo
The mayor of the city of Butembo, the senior commissioner Mowa Baeki Telly, expressed the wish to see the prison authorities further strengthen collaboration with MONUSCO for the benefit of the detainees. Photo MONUSCO /…
Ituri: two feuding communities agree to stop their hostilities thanks to MONUSCO’s mediations
"The two communities were not talking to each other due to the tensions. It took a dose of goodwill on both sides to turn over the tide. Today, a new era opens before us. We have talked to each other and forgiven each other"…
Statement at the 21st RJMEC Plenary by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General
[AS DELIVERED] Chair, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to…
UNMISS holds capacity-building workshop on fully reintegrating new returnees in Kodok
A two-day workshop facilitated by UNMISS in Kodok, South Sudan, brought together all stakeholders to convene and connect on arriving at recommendations to support newly-returned refugees reintegrate into society and rebuild…
Indian peacekeepers rehabilitate five-kilometer main supply in Malakal
Blue Helmets from India have rehabilitated a five-kilometer stretch connecting Malakal town in Upper Nile state to the airport, thereby ensuring that trade continues, humanitarian assistance remains unhampered and communities…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Chargé D'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan, Mr. Keisuke Yamanaka
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan to Kosovo, Mr. Keisuke Yamanaka on 10 February 2022 at UNMIK Headquarters…
Statement at the 21st RJMEC Plenary Meeting by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General
[AS DELIVERED] Chair, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to…
South Kivu: a dairy cooperative in Bwegera to reduce communal violence
The benefits of the project also include social cohesion as the project brings together all communities. Photo MONUSCO / Rachel Kiesse Mbangu To reduce communal violence in that part of the country, a dairy cooperative set up…
Repairs made by South Korean peacekeepers to a 183-kilometer road in Greater Jonglei brings new hope
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea recently repaired a 183-kilometer stretch of road connecting the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to Jonglei. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI - When South Sudan gained independence…
UNIFIL gifts vehicles to Lebanese security entities
As part of UNIFIL’s ongoing support to Lebanese State institutions, the peacekeeping mission this week handed over 32 vehicles and various pieces of IT equipment to the country’s three security entities: the Lebanese Armed…