UNMISS Statement on Attack on Mayom County in Unity State, South Sudan
Juba, 27 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, condemns the attack on Friday, 22 July, on Mayom County, Unity State, resulting in the death of several people including the Mayom County Commissioner. The rebel…
One Wrong Step Can Change Your Life: Landmines Remain a Persistent Danger in South Lebanon
Naila Jaffal wants to warn people about the dangers of land mines. It’s a danger she knows very well: Naila used to work with a non-governmental organization removing mines from lands in south Lebanon. A tragic accident while…
Khassim Diagne : "MONUSCO is not responsible for the death of the demonstrators who looted and vandalized its base in Goma”
Khassim Diagne: « MONUSCO is not responsible for the death of the demonstrators who looted and vandalized its base in Goma ». Photo/Monusco "We have a duty of accountability. The Mission is committed to respect for human…
UNMISS peacekeepers hand over prosthetic limbs, changing the lives of long-suffering veterans
A woman in Bor receives an artificial leg years after she lost her own. The Indian peacekeepers helped many in a similar situation by distributing prosthetic limbs. Photos: Mach Samuel & Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS JONGLEI – There…
UNMISS promotes access to justice by constructing court facilities in Magwi County
No more trials will be held under the trees in Magwi County, where UNMISS has funded and handed over a court building. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Access to justice is key in any democracy, and if the…
Secretary-General's message on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Human trafficking is a horrific crime and an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity. Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse — especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of…
Khassim Diagne : « MONUSCO has no other agenda in the DRC, except to restore peace »
Khassim Diagne :« MONUSCO has no other agenda in the DRC, except to restore peace ». Photo MONUSCO/Jonathan Fuanani « MONUSCO has no other agenda in the Democratic Republic of Congo than to restore peace. Do not believe the…
SRSG Ziadeh calls for calm, restoration of freedom of movement and avoiding further escalation in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is following the developments in northern Kosovo with concern. She calls for calm, restoration of freedom of movement and avoiding further…
Picard Naval Exercises off Lebanon’s Coast
UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) conducted the Picard naval exercises off the coast of Lebanon on 28 July 2022, to enhance the coordination between its multi-national vessels. Picard is the acronym for Periodic Capability…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Switzerland
On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Since 1990 Switzerland has been sending unarmed military observers and liaison officers to UN…
UNMISS follow-up patrol to Twic County assesses security situation, finds safe but precarious conditions
Internally displaced persons in Twic County are lacking adequate shelter, food and medicines, a recent UNMISS patrol team found. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP- A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) joint patrol…
Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities”
Jean-Pierre Lacroix : « Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities ». Photo Monusco / Carine Tope The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean…