Police officers in Cuiebet receive UNMISS-led training on human rights and community policing
Upholding prisoner rights, ensuring cases of sexual-and gender-based violence are dealt with sensitively and the critical role played by police in building trust among the communities they serve - these were only a few issues…
UNMISS support to human rights monitoring and upholding the justice system in Jonglei receives appreciation
Quick Impact Projects are low-cost interventions by UNMISS that address urgent public needs. In Jonglei, the construction of an office facility for legal professionals by the UN Peacekeeping mission has led to appreciation by…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS JUSTICE MINISTER ALBULENA HAXHIU
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met with Minister of Justice Albulena Haxhiu in Pristina. SRSG Ziadeh and Minister Haxhiu discussed the priorities of Ministry of Justice…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with the Head of the Liaison Office of Romania, Mr. Daniel Onișor
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Liaison Office of Romania, Daniel Onișor, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Onișor exchanged views on…
BENI: MONUSCO raise awareness of vulnerable women about the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation
BENI: MONUSCO raise awareness of vulnerable women about the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. PHOTO MONUSCO/Michael Ali The Conduct and Discipline team of MONUSCO office in Beni, North Kivu, organized on March 26…
UNMISS concert unites Bor communities to stand up for peace
Some 5,000 revellers filled Bor's Freedom Square with unbridled joy at a concert promoting and standing up for peace. Photos: Gideon Sackitey and David Awuou/UNMISS JONGLEI – With floods and repeated conflict, people in…
A delegation from MINURSO bids farewell to “our Constance”
A MINURSO delegation led by Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye participated in the funeral service held on 25 March in Accra, Ghana, for the late Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu, “our Constance”, who sadly…
MINUSMA concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the tri-border area and its impact on the civilian population
Bamako, March 31, 2022 - The security situation in the Tri-border area between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Ménaka region, has deteriorated considerably in…
DRC: MONUSCO Supports the New Demobilization Program for Ex-combatants
DRC: MONUSCO Supports the New Demobilization Program for Ex-combatants. Photo Monusco/Carine Tope The Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a national strategy for the implementation of the Demobilization, Disarmament…
UNMISS addresses intercommunal tensions at dialogue forum in Raja County
Political tensions and an influx of returning refugees and internally displaced persons are creating problems in Raja County. UNMISS organized a dialogue to address a multitude of issues. Photo: Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS WESTERN…
AUMISS, UNMISS, IGAD, and RJMEC appeal for calm and urge South Sudanese leaders to pursue dialogue and complete implementation of the R-ARCSS
Juba, 1 April 2022: A high-level joint delegation comprising of Special Representative of the Chairperson and Head of the AU Mission in South Sudan, H.E. Amb. Prof. Joram Biswaro, Special Representative of the Secretary…
Waste not, want not: Indian peacekeepers tackle plastic pollution through innovative upcycling
From vertical gardens to bolstering security of UNMISS personnel, Indian peacekeepers from the UNMISS Petroleum Platoon have found multiple, innovative ways to upcycle used plastic bottles in an effort to protect civilians as…