Secretary-General appoints Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian of India as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian of India as his new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Lieutenant…
In honour of our Peacekeepers: National Day of Malawi
On 6 July, MINURSO observed Malawi Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Malawi first contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping in 1994. Today, Malawi contributes over 900…
Scoring goals of togetherness: The first multi-ethnic girls’ football tournament in Kosovo celebrates strength and diversity
If you ask Andjela Canacevic, a 12-year old Kosovo-Serb girl from Brezovica dressed in her yellow tiger-striped football jersey, who her sports idol is, she declares excitedly: “MBappe!” Lea Komoni, 11, a Kosovo-Albanian girl…
Girls’ school rehabilitated by UNMISS engineers brings hope to Akobo
Happy beneficiaries of the renovation of a primary school in Akobo, undertaken by UNMISS engineering troops from South Korea. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- All sectors of society are negatively affected when there is…
As the transitional period nears its end, inclusion of women’s voices becomes key for enduring peace in South Sudan
Some 35 women, and five male gender champions, joined a two-day workshop to discuss ways to boost full and equal participation of women in politics, leadership and decision-making. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS EASTERN…
UNMISS-led training brings together communities and uniformed personnel in Mugwo, advocates for collective efforts to build peace
The UNMISS Protection, Reintegration and Transition Section recently organized a training for uniformed personnel from the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF), local police, and community members in Yei, Central…
EU Ambassadors express strong support for UNIFIL’s mission in south Lebanon
A fifteen-member delegation of Ambassadors and senior officials from the European Union (EU) visited UNIFIL’s headquarters and area of operations today, including a briefing at the Blue Line. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and…
UNIFIL supports local cooperatives and helps strengthen relationships between peacekeepers and communities
On July 2, cooperatives all around the world celebrated the 100th International Day of Cooperatives under the slogan of “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” Cooperatives are helping to do just this right here in south Lebanon…
Statement on the 11th Anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom
Juba, 8 July 2022: As South Sudan commemorates 11 years of independence, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) reiterates its commitment to peace in the world’s newest nation. The journey out of civil war has not…
Giving thanks, building hope: First-ever deployment of UN peacekeepers from Liberia receive prestigious UN medal
In a historic medal parade, nine police officers from Liberia - the country's first-ever deployment to UN Peacekeeping - received the prestigious UN medal for their efforts to build an enduring peace in the world's youngest…
Secretary General's message on World Population Day
This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Mongolia
On 10 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day at the Mission’s Team Site Tifariti where one of MINURSO’s Mongolian peacekeepers is posted. This year, Mongolia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the…