MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Argentina
On 9 July MINURSO hoisted at the Mission HQ the national flag of Argentina to mark the country’s Independence Day. Since 1958, Argentina has contributed more than 40,000 military and police personnel to UN missions—including…
MINURSO’s 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…
UNIFIL and LAF in joint tactical exercises (27 June- 1 July)
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel and UNIFIL peacekeepers from both the Republic of Korea and Italy recently took part in a five-day joint training exercise in Tyre, south Lebanon. The training aimed to refine procedures…
From ‘saga of horrors’ to serving the world: Liberia peacekeepers honoured in South Sudan
“I recall the civil war in Liberia vividly,” says Elfreda Dennice Stewart, a United Nations Police (UNPOL) officer serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “My parents managed - with many sacrifices on their part…
Security Council Press Statement on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their support to national and regional efforts to promote peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region, building on the…
As the transitional period nears its end, inclusion of women’s voices becomes key for sustainable peace
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…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of France
Captain Lavallee serving in Mahbas area where she performs daily ground patrol observations. On 14 July MINURSO hoisted the national flag of France at the Team Site Mahbas and Mission’s Headquarters where both of the French…
Kinshasa: Women's political participation at the center of exchanges between the head of MONUSCO and an advocacy mission
Kinshasa: Women's political participation at the center of exchanges between the head of MONUSCO and an advocacy mission. Photo Monusco/Carine Tope A dozen women from the countries of the International Conference on the Great…
The stars align: Pristina Observatory re-opens after 35 years with UNMIK support
“The sky is not the limit, and I encourage you all to dream big and allow your passion to drive your life path,” said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh in her…
Statement from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS Nicholas Haysom on Eastern Equatoria State
Juba, 15 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about deadly cattle raids over the past few days, by armed youth in the area around Kapoeta North in Eastern Equatoria State, reportedly resulting…
UNMISS supports reconciliation process to enable displaced to return to Tambura
Armed conflict displaced thousands of people from greater Tambura. Some of them have now returned, looking to resume their normal lives. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- In recent times, the citizens of…
Improved access to information as UNMISS funds renovation of Bentiu radio station
Finalizing the paperwork for the handing over of a radio station renovated by UNMISS to the Unity State government. Photos: Luk Riek Nyak/UNMISS In December 2013, when South Sudan became engulfed in civil war, one of the…