ITURI: MONUCO Explains its Transition Plan to the Populations in Kasenyi and Tchomia
Photos/MONUSCO. To collect the expectations and concerns from the local populations about the process for MONUSCO’s exit from the DRC, a delegation from the UN Mission travelled to the localities of Kasenyi and Tchomia…
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26th RJMEC Plenary Meeting Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS 26 January 2023 (as delivered)
RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, Thank you for the opportunity to address the first meeting of RJMEC for 2023. As we start a new year, I’d like to focus my remarks on priority objectives in this critical…
Parties agree to hasten the Implementation of decisions during JPSM meeting in Juba
Abyei, 27 January 2023 – UNISFA welcomes the decisions reached during the ordinary session of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism (JPSM) meeting of 18 January 2023 and is encouraged by the parties’ “unwavering…
Internally displaced persons face challenges upon returning to their homes in Tambura
With relative peace having been restored, thousands of displaced persons are returning to their homes in villages around Tambura. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- A steady stream of spontaneous returnees…
South Sudan army: It’s time to rebuild public trust and respect human rights to achieve peace
Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS “If we want to truly transform and rebuild this country and a national army, we must listen to the voices…
Head of UN Peace Operations concludes visit to UNIFIL
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, concluded a four-day visit to Lebanon today. After meeting Lebanese officials in Beirut, he travelled to UNIFIL headquarters, where he…
UNMIK supports Kosovo families as they recover from recent floods
In response to last week’s flooding that impacted hundreds of people across Kosovo, and after a needs assessment was conducted, UNMIK delivered aid packages to support families impacted in flood-hit areas, including Skenderaj…
People for Peace: For Lieutenant Colonel Rofiqur Rahman, peace begins with protecting and respecting the rights of others to live freely and flourish
Edited by: Urjasi Rudra & Samira Y. Salifu Lieutenant Colonel MD Rofique Rahman is no newcomer to UN Peacekeeping and the difficult situations that peacekeepers must navigate to protect and serve the world’s most vulnerable…
UNIFIL Head urges parties to de-escalate, reduce tensions, and move forward on the Blue Line
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro chaired a regular Tripartite meeting at a UN position in Ras al-Naqoura today. “Through 2023 we must prioritise maintaining the cessation of hostilities,”…
MONUSCO and Belgian Development Agency Have Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Support PNC Reform
The future police academy will be dedicated to training a new generation of officers and managers according to international standards. / Photos MONUSCO The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of…
UNMISS encourages community leaders to become ambassadors against gender-based violence
It is hoped that participants at this UNMISS workshop will work hard to eradicate gender-based violence in their Western Equatorian communities, Sakure and Lirangu. Photo: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Putting an…
UNMISS concerned about reports of military buildup of the Agwelek forces in Upper Nile State
Juba, 1 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), wishes to raise serious concerns over the reported buildup of the Agwelek forces in Upper Nile state in the past few days. The Mission urges these…