Chairing his last meeting as UNIFIL head, Maj. Gen. Del Col encourages LAF and IDF to build on progress
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col chaired this year’s first Tripartite meeting with senior Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) officers today in Ras Al Naqoura…
A three-day conference supported by UNMISS results in 11 communities reaching peace agreements in Tonj North
In a landmark conference supported by UNMISS, 11 feuding communities in conflict-torn Tonj North, Warrap have signed agreements to stop senseless conflict, and instead resolve disputes amicably within established justice…
75 orphans in Tambura benefit from generous handover by South Sudanese staff working with UNMISS
Sister Bianka Bii Musungu has dedicated 61 years of her life to providing shelter to orphans in the Greater Tambura region, which has recently been devastated by an upsurge of conflict. South Sudanese staff working with…
120 South Sudanese military personnel trained on protecting child rights by UNMISS
120 South Sudanese military personnel received a comprehensive training facilitated by UNMISS on protecting child rights as well as their obligation to adhere to the Comprehensive Action Plan on ending all violations against…
Indian peacekeepers raise awareness among schoolchildren on the role of women and girls in science
Indian peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in Malakal recently held an outreach activity for 55 young students from Bandar Primary School. The focus was encouraging young girls to contemplate careers in fields such as science…
North Kivu: A New Base in Eringeti for A Better Protection of Civilians
The Eringeti base is now operational with South African peacekeepers whose mission is to ensure the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Sy A joint mission made up of representatives from Human Rights, Civil…
Promoting gender equality focus of UNMISS workshop with young students
100 students and teachers participated in an interactive workshop in Juba supported by UNMISS UNPOL on challenging gender stereotypes and promoting the rights of girls to education as well as economic empowerment. Photo by…
Violence against civilians in South Sudan reduced significantly in 2021
Juba, 17 February 2022: Violence against civilians saw a 42 per cent reduction in 2021 compared with the previous year according to a new report released by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The UNMISS Human…
Ituri: A Journey to the Heart of a Camp for the Internally Displaced Persons in the Territory of Djugu
"Living here with children is an ordeal. We ask the government to do everything possible to restore peace so that we can return home," says one displaced woman. Photos MONUSCO / Jean-Tobie Okala The red soil and dust raised…
UNIFIL extends support to Tyre Scouts
In UNIFIL’s continued efforts to foster relations with host communities, the peacekeeping mission supported the Tyre branch of the National Education Scout Association with a number of agriculture and musical equipment, last…
Central African Republic: All stakeholders must act to end impunity, says UN expert
BANGUI (18 February 2022) – A UN human rights expert today urged all necessary steps be taken to end impunity in the Central African Republic to ensure lasting peace in the country, and expressed the need to strengthen…
Ituri: 18 Victims of an Attack Evacuated by MONUSCO from Mungwalu to Bunia
Thirteen civilians were seriously injured following a deadly attack carried out on February 15, 2022 by militiamen from a CODECO armed group faction, in the locality named Scierie Abelkoze, Ituri. Photos MONUSCO/AirOps…