SRSG Ziadeh visits Gračanica/Graçanicë municipality
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Gračanica/Graçanicë municipality and met with the Mayor, Ms. Ljiljana Šubarić. The SRSG and the Mayor had a fruitful…
Zimbabwean Peacekeeper Who Served With UNMISS Wins 2021 Military Gender Advocate of Year Award
Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare has won the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her outstanding work in Bentiu, South Sudan. NEW YORK, 24 May (Department of Peace Operations) — A…
Fallen Chadian Captain Honoured with United Nations Peacekeeping’s Highest Award
NEW YORK, 24 May (Department of Peace Operations) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will award the “Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage” to the late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad…
Time is short for Sudan to resolve political crisis, Mission chief warns
Time is short for Sudan to reach a solution to its protracted political crisis, the Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that if the impasse is not urgently overcome, the…
SG Message on AFRICA DAY
Africa is a home for hope. On Africa Day, we celebrate the enormous promise and potential of this diverse and dynamic continent. The prospects on the horizon are bright – from Africa’s growing and vibrant youth population, to…
Ituri: The populations of Iga-Barrière in Djugu territory pledge to cooperate with MONUSCO henceforth
MONUSCO has raised awareness of the tangible impact of its work alongside the FARDC in the fight against armed groups. Photo MONUSCO/Civil Affairs Section "We are now married to MONUSCO and ready to welcome any UN delegation…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo Mr. Julien Sassel
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…
An outstanding soldier with the kindest heart: Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Tchad posthumously awarded the Captain Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage
When Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar announced to his family in early 2005 that he had found his calling to serve his country, no one was surprised. The young man had always dreamt of joining the Chad National Army, inspired…
UNMISS helps local authorities prepare for managing influx of returnees
Representatives from all seven counties of Unity State getting prepared to coordinate efforts to receive an influx of returnees. Photo: Roseline Nkwelle Nzelle/UNMISS UNITY- People returning home after having been refugees or…
Community mapping exercise in Wau designed to support people, build peace, and usher in progress
Communities in Wau have reason to hope for a more peaceful, prosperous future as, in a recent joint exercise by UNMISS and FAO, they contributed to an area development planning document. The aim: To ensure greater food…
UNMISS in Malakal raises awareness on the rights and entitlements of persons living with disabilities
People living with disabilities frequently face discrimination. In Malakal, 20 of them participated in a workshop focused on their rights to equal participation in every sphere of life. Photo: Nyang Touch/UNMISS UPPER NILE…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Tribute to Peacekeepers By MINUSMA Force Commander - General Cornelis Johannes MATTHIJSSEN, On the occasion of the International day of Peacekeepers, 29 May 2022
Today’s world has changed and is unfortunately not at ease.Conflicts disturb and destroy people’s lives.Innocent civilians even have become a target.Threats are getting more complex.Violent extremist groups use harassing…