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Together, we pay tribute to the one million people who were murdered in just 100 days in 1994 – the overwhelming majority Tutsi, but moderate Hutu and others who opposed the genocide too. We honour their memory. We stand in awe of the resilience of the survivors. And we reflect on our failures as an…

BENI: MONUSCO's Malawian Contingent Trained in the Jungle Combat Techniques. Photo Monusco/ Tadziwana Kapeni The Brazilian Jungle Warfare Mobile Training Team (JWMTT) wrapped up, on April 1, a training in the jungle warfare mobile techniques for the Malawian Contingent (MALBATT) troops deployed…

Bamako, 7 April 2022 - MINUSMA reiterates its deep concern at the allegations of serious violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law during an anti-terrorist operation conducted from 27 to 31 March by the Malian Armed Forces in the village of Moura, Djenné Circle, in the centre…

Building capacities for local counterparts is something UNPOL officers from UNMISS are committed to as evidenced by this recent three-day workshop for the South Sudan National Police Service in Greater Pibor. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA - Developing an effective…

April 6 is annually observed as International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. In Juba, South Sudan, this Day saw two talented women's football teams put up a thrilling show for spectators, shattering gender stereotypes and shining bright as a beacon for unity, peace and equality. Photo by…

Risk education for children, parents and UNMISS peacekeepers was the priority for UNMAS while marking International Day for Mine Awareness in Malakal. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS. UPPER NILE - While South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, continues to navigate its journey from war to peace, much…

As part of her regular consultations in advance of the United Nations Security Council meeting on Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić. During the meeting, SRSG Ziadeh and President Vučić…

Some 35 South Sudanese police officers in Western Equatoria were trained to control crowds in a peaceful and responsible manner by their UNPOL partners from UNMISS. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA – Building capacities among local counterparts is something United Nations Police (UNPOL)…

Durable peace needs buy-in from communities themselves. UNMISS recognizes this important fact and brought together 35 traditional leaders from all eight counties in Lakes state, South Sudan, to dialogue on necessary investments at the grassroots to mitigate conflict and shape a bright future for…

Roads boost trade, increase security and safety for communities and help build inclusive peace. UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, therefore, deserve a round of applause for completing a 125-kilometer stretch connecting residents of Greater Pibor to their neighbours in Akobo, South Sudan. Photo…

DRC: MONUSCO Pays Tribute to the Nepalese Peacekeeper who died in combat in Ituri. Photo Monusco/ JEAN TOBIE OKALA DRC: MONUSCO Pays Tribute to the Nepalese Peacekeeper who died in combat in Ituri MONUSCO and the Ituri Provincial Security Committee have paid their last respects to Anil GURUNG, the…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Maria Suokko, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Mr. Niels Knudsen, at UNMIK HQ. SRSG Ziadeh was accompanied by the Deputy SRSG, Ms. Barrie Freeman. SRSG…