Eyes wide open as UNMISS police build crime investigation capacity among colleagues in Wau
Investigating crimes is a key policing skill. UN Police in Wau recently taught a group of South Sudanese colleagues more about how to go about it. Photos: Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS WESTERN-BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- Being a police officer…
Inter county peace forum builds partnerships among three communities
A reinvigorated commitment to ending conflict and promoting peace - these were the main takeaways from a three-day dialogue-based forum organized by UNMISS and peace partners in remote Ulang, Upper Nile, bringing together…
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Statement attributable to the UNIFIL Spokesperson’s office
In recent days, a great deal of misinformation and disinformation about UNIFIL’s mandate has been circulating in the media. Our peacekeepers remain committed to security and stability in south Lebanon, and to continue to…
Trust Fund seeks sustained support as it empowers victims of sexual abuse and exploitation by UN personnel
Trust Fund in Support of Victims | The Trust Fund in Support of Victims of SEA provides resources and services to victims, including children born as a result of sexual exploitation and abuse. A new report has revealed how…
Jean-Michel Dumont: "There is No Embargo on the Weapons DRC Would Like to Purchase"
The United Nations Security Council does not prohibit the Democratic Republic of the Congo from buying weapons to protect its national integrity and deal with the local and foreign armed groups.PHOTOS/ MONUSCO The United…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the new United Nations Development Coordinator in Kosovo, Ms. Arnhild Spence
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh was very pleased to meet with the new United Nations Development Coordinator in Kosovo Ms. Arnhild Spence, at UNMIK HQ in Pristina…
Our Close Cooperation Continues
Following UNIFIL’s mandate renewal on 31 August 2022, our peacekeepers remain committed to security and stability in south Lebanon and continue to work closely with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), as we have done since the…
South Kivu: 51 Combatants Have Surrendered to MONUSCO in Minembwe, Since January 2022
Arrival in Uvira, August 2022, of armed groups ex-combatants in the highlands of Uvira and Fizi after awareness-raising on the DDRRR process. Photos MONUSCO DDRRR/Uvira From January 1 to September 6, 2022, fifty-one (51)…
Elite peacekeeping force protects communities in Gao, Mali in the wake of terrorist attacks
By: Yaye Nabo Séne and Captain Susan Teunissen It was a warm summer night in Gao, Northern Mali, when people suddenly woke up to the cries of women, men and children. A coordinated attack by terrorist groups on 18 June cost…
Rotation of Nigeria's formed police unit: joy for those leaving, determination for those arriving
After spending 20 months on Malian soil, elements of the formed police unit of the Federal Republic of Nigeria deployed to the United Nations Police (UNPOL/MINUSMA) in Timbuktu, are returning home. A total of 70 of them…
SRSG ZIADEH VISITS BRANCH COURT SHTËRPCË/ŠTRPCE; REITERATES UNMIK’S SUPPORT FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW
On 12 September, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, visited the Basic Court of Ferizaj/Uroševac – Branch Court Shtërpcë/Štrpce. She was welcomed by the Chair of the Kosovo…
Chiefs in Greater Equatoria request to be empowered to address intercommunal conflicts
Traditional chiefs in the Greater Equatoria region believe they should have more political clout over local matters. Photos: Samira Y Salifu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- In South Sudan, like in many other countries where state…