North Kivu: MONUSCO Encourages the Population of Kabasha to Collaborate with the Security forces
Nord-Kivu :MONUSCO Encourages the Population of Kabasha to Collaborate with the Security forces. Photo Monusco/Blaise Makasi Collaboration between the population and the Security Forces is key in the implementation of the…
Indian vets partner with local authorities in Renk to treat livestock
Prized assets and companions, and their owners, gathered en masse when UNMISS peacekeepers from India offered free veterinarian services to communities in and around Renk. UPPER NILE STATE – “Livestock is life for us,” says…
New humanitarian hub in Raja County increases support to returnees from UNMISS and partners
A newly constructed humanitarian hub in hard-to-access Raja County will make it easier to assist the growing number of previously displaced people returning to their homes. WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE – Trust-building…
Pristina and Belgrade must engage more actively in the EU-facilitated Dialogue, SRSG Ziadeh tells Security Council
In her first biannual address to the Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh urged Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively and more actively…
UNMISS trains authorities and internally displaced people in Mangala on protection of civilians
Protection of civilians and how to go about it was the topic at a recent workshop in Mangala, Central Equatoria State. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma/UNMISS Internally displaced persons, local authorities, military, and police…
Peacekeepers from Ghana awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Unity State
Female troops are key to the peacekeeping efforts of Ghana's contingent in Unity State. They, and their male colleagues, were recently awarded medals for their great performance. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS Take a…
KINSHASA: MONUSCO Budget at the Heart of the Visit by UN General Assembly Commission
KINSHASA: MONUSCO Budget at the Heart of the Visit by UN General Assembly Commission. Photo Monusco/Ascain Zigbia-Tayoro A delegation from the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly paid a working visit to the Democratic…
Beni: MONUSCO Funds a Public Lighting System as Part of the Efforts to Fight Insecurity
Beni: Beni: MONUSCO Funds a Public Lighting System as Part of the Efforts to Fight Insecurity Photo Monusco/Michael Ali MONUSCO inaugurated a public lighting system a few days ago in Mavivi, the territory of Beni. This…
UNMISS trains local authorities in Aweil on protection of civilians responsibilities
Local authorities, security organs and community leaders in Aweil receiving a refresher on protection of civilians and the UNMISS mandate. Photo: Deng Mou/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE- With protection of civilians…
Press release: Rape, gang-rape, and beheadings among human right violations documented in Leer, South Sudan
Juba, 25 April 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the widespread sexual violence, killings including beheadings, burning alive of civilians, and attacks on humanitarians in Leer County. These are…
UNIFIL statement on rocket and return fire on 25 April 2022
During the night of 24 to 25 April, UNIFIL detected a rocket being launched from south Lebanon toward Israel. Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro was in immediate contact with authorities on both…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with State Department Officials in Washington DC
Following her briefing to the Security Council on 20 April, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with officials from the United States Department of State in…