News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

On 22 April 2022, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko virtually presented the regular MINURSO mid-term briefing to the United Nations Security Council. The briefing provided an update on the work of mission, highlighting operational activities and the latest political developments. The…

Protection of displaced civilians expected to return home being discussed. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI STATE- Nine years ago, civilians had to flee their homes because of war. In 2016, many others were forced to follow suit, and occasionally, localized outbursts of violence in parts of South…

Being new to politics and its inner workings can be confusing. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- In the world’s youngest nation, there are few politicians who are familiar with administrative procedures and what is expected of them. Fortunately, the United Nations Mission in South…

19 May 2022, Entebbe, Uganda – In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a peace accord reiterating their commitment to achieving lasting peace in Abyei Area. The leaders committed to advocating for inter-community dialogue to promote the protection of…

During the training, the 15 police officers and guards learned how to intervene in the event of a mutiny in the prison. Photos MONUSCO / Joel Bofengo In recent years, the central prison of Beni has experienced escapes as well as threats of attack by armed groups. On Thursday 19 May, staff members of…

More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the voices of peacekeepers and partners across the world, to mark the International…

Nicosia - The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns an attack by unidentified perpetrators against a UN patrol vehicle on the evening of Saturday, 21 May. The incident took place at around 10pm inside the buffer zone, approximately three kilometers east of Geri/Yeri. The…

More than one million women and men have served as United Nations peacekeepers around the world. Driven by a shared commitment to peace, they have shown true professionalism and courage in overcoming immense challenges to help end conflict and build peace over the past 74 years. Today is the…

“Trust is built and nurtured through openness towards one another, consistent communication and outreach, genuine cooperation anchored in good faith. These elements combined will allow better understanding and readiness to achieve consensus”, said Special Representative of the Secretary-General…

Some 25 police officers from the South Sudan National Police Service benefited from an intensive, three-day capacity-building workshop run by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS. LAKES – As South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, transitions from war to peace…

Late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad, was named on Tuesday as the recipient of United Nations Peacekeeping’s highest award, for exceptional courage, serving in Mali, which will be presented on Thursday at UN Headquarters in New York. Captain Abdelrazakh - who joined the UN Integrated…

UNIFIL peacekeepers from Tanzania donated stationary items like books, notebooks, colouring kits, chairs and sports equipment to Al-Hanan School for special needs in Abbasiyeh, south Lebanon. The director of the School, Mohammed Al Zein, expressed his gratefulness for the support, adding that the…