Personal stories and lively debate on early marriage in Mitrovica Roma Mahala
“The practice of early marriages must stop now and for good,” said Sadete Nana Gashiani, a human rights activist and community leader in Mitrovica Roma Mahala. She was addressing young girls and boys from Kosovo’s Roma communities who attended the screening of UNMIK produced films “Romni” and “Like…
UNISFA observe International Women's Day on 9 March 2022
UNISFA observe International Women's Day ON 9 March, the Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Abu Syed Mohammod Bakir, led UNISFA personnel in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day. A panel comprising of civilian and military personnel discussed pertinent issues affecting women…
Press release: Amidst a decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, a surge in conflict- related sexual violence
Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report on civilian casualties by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
Protecting and serving : MINUSMA Force Commander visits Kabara village
A hundred women, men, and children from the village of Kabara (Timbuktu region), benefited from a free medical consultation by the MINUSMA Force, on May 6, 22. Provided by the MINUSMA level II hospital Nigerian contingent, this session allowed vulnerable people to be treated without having to travel…
Life is gradually resuming in Boyo
Security has returned and life is resuming in Boyo, located 120 km from Bambari in the Ouaka Prefecture, in the center of the Central African Republic. This locality was shaken in December 2021 by an attack launched by an armed group that caused numerous losses of human lives, significant material…
Ituri: FARDC and MONUSCO Prevent a Wide-Scale Massacre at Lodha IDPs Site
The intervention of the two forces helped repel Codeco attackers who had infiltrated the Lodha IDP site. Photo MONUSCO/Force “The attackers got there at around 9 p.m., while MONUSCO arrived earlier followed by the FARDC. Both Forces responded immediately, which frightened the assailants and put them…
Beni: construction of a new urban police station funded by MONUSCO
The new police headquarters in Beni is one of the many large-scale projects that MONUSCO has been carrying out in the city for several years now. Photo MONUSCO / Joel Bofengo "MONUCO has been supporting us for several years now. This new building will allow the police to work in better conditions.”…
“No, United Nations is Not Leaving Tanganyika Province”
“No, United Nations is Not leaving Tanganyika Province”. Photo Monusco/ François- xavier Mybe Marcelline Comlan, in charge of Public Information for MONUSCO Office in this province explained on Friday May 6 in a meeting held with roughly fifty young people in Kalemie, including around ten girls. The…
MINUSCA proceeds with Operational Fall Back to Strenghten its Bases in Lim-Pende
Deep, in the northwest of the Central African Republic, a mere 5 kilometers from the international border with Cameroun and less than 2 kilometers from Chad, the temporary operational base (TOB) of Bang is living its last hours. The 57 peacekeepers from the Bangladesh Battalion (BANBAT), who have…
UNMIK and UNDP recognised by the Basic Court of Pristina for supporting rule of law in Kosovo
The Basic Court of Pristina recognised the partnership and support of UNMIK and UNDP for the rule of law in Kosovo, awarding UNMIK for the Mission’s achievements in the development of judicial institutions. On 10 May 2022, Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of…
Masisi: ex-combatants pledge to participate in the development of their host communities
"We are very satisfied with the training in the installation of public lighting," says one of the beneficiaries. Photo Ong COMOA / Guillain Mulimbwa "After taking up arms, it is now time to develop our communities," says an ex-combatant involved in the project to install public lighting in the…
UNISFA Strongly Condemns the Surge in Criminal Incidents within Abyei Administrative Area and calls on for the Cooperation and Support from the Community and Abyei Administration
Abyei, 14 May 2022 - The United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the surge in criminal incidents within the Abyei Administrative Area, as witnessed within the past two weeks. Taking a serious note of the criminal activities within the Abyei Box, UNISFA is in…