UNISFA Statement on increased inter-communal violence in the southern part of Abyei.
Abyei, 01 February 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei strongly condemns the renewed intercommunal violence which is threatening the security situation in and around the southern part of the Abyei box…
UNMIK Statement, 1 February 2023
UNMIK’s mandate is to ensure conditions for a peaceful and normal life for all inhabitants of Kosovo. In furtherance of this, UNMIK’s Mitrovica Regional Office, led by Mr. Danilo Rosales Diaz, works to facilitate peaceful…
UNMISS training of trainers a step towards sustainable capacity building of national police service
Police officers serving with UNMISS are conducting trainings of trainers to enable the South Sudan National Police Service to build the capacity of colleagues. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Building the…
Traditional and formal authorities learn more about division of judicial responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent UNMISS workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sometimes, traditional and formal…
Action for Peacekeeping: Digital transformation underway in UNFICYP
In December, UNFICYP became the first United Nations peacekeeping mission to receive enhanced situational awareness capabilities with the launch of the Unite Aware technical platform and redesign of the Joint Operations…
Displaced persons in Kapoeta North County commit to peaceful coexistence with feuding neighbours
Jubilant scenes at an UNMISS-funded peace festival in Kapoeta North County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Some 5,000 people gathered for a peace festival in Riwoto town, located in Kapoeta North County. They…
Extending Command over Lebanon’s Territorial Waters
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Navy has taken on more operational tasks in the central and northern sections of Lebanon’s territorial waters. This is part of the long-term goal of transferring tasks that UNIFIL’s Maritime…
Fifth committee of the UN General Assembly visits Kaga-Bandoro
On 7 February 2023, a strong delegation of 18 members from the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly responsible for administrative and budgetary issues visited Kaga-Bandoro, as part of their mission to the Central…
Communities in Ikotos make remarkable peace gains following months of conflict
Joint efforts by UNMISS, faith-based leaders and state as well as county authorities have led to a remarkable increase in peace gains across Ikotos in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, where once-feuding communities are now…
As rainy season approaches, UNMISS peacekeepers prepare to overcome mobility challenges
As the rainy season approaches, UNMISS peacekeepers in Jonglei, South Sudan, are fully prepared to amp up their ground operations through all terrain vehicles. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – When South Sudan…
Communities in Tonj South begin Multi-Partner Trust Fund dialogue programme
It was all about creating solid ground for peaceful relations when communities from the greater Tonj area got together for a dialogue. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP - In the local language, kong koc means “to wait,” just…
Press release: Sharp increase in violence in South Sudan at the end of 2022, according to latest UNMISS Quarterly Brief
Juba, 16 February 2023 – The number of civilians affected by violence in South Sudan increased sharply at the end of 2022, compared to both the previous quarter and the same period in 2021, according to the latest quarterly…