MINUSMA Head alerts Security Council to civilian needs in Ménaka
The Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, has raised the alarm on the rapidly degrading security situation in Menaka, Mali before the United…
Şadiye Işısal: The power of youth contributes to peace efforts on the island
Şadiye Işısal is a young Turkish Cypriot activist interested in conflict resolution and peacebuilding and is looking forward to the day when she will live in a united Cyprus. Living in Nicosia, the last divided capital in…
Anastasia Antoniou: Meeting people from diverse backgrounds contributes to building bridges and breaking down stereotypes
A committed peace activist, Anastasia Antoniou is a young Greek Cypriot dedicated to peacebuilding and protecting the environment in Cyprus. She wanted to connect with like-minded people from across the divided island, so she…
From despair to business plans: UNMISS has turned the fortunes of Ms. Aboyi in Yei around
Needing a wheelchair has never stopped Madelena Peace Aboyi in Yei from living life to the fullest. Shortly, she is set to start her own baking business. CENTRAL EQUATORIA- Madelena Peace Aboyi has been suffering from polio…
IED attacks continue to take their toll on civilians in Mali
Attacks involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) continue to take their toll on civilians in Mali. In the first quarter of 2023, the country recorded 39 incidents resulting in over 30 deaths and 86 injuries. On April 9…
UNISFA welcomes outcome of the Ngok and Twic Peace Conference in Wau
Abyei, 20 April 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei UNISFA welcomes efforts by the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka communities to find a peaceful resolution to the intercommunal violence that has threatened…
MINUSMA strongly condemns attacks in Sévaré
Bamako, April 22, 2023 - MINUSMA strongly condemns the April 22 attacks on the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) camp in Sévaré and the nearby car bombings that killed and injured civilians, including internally displaced persons…
Civil society in Tambura trained on human rights by UNMISS
With South Sudan gearing up for peaceful and credible elections next year, upholding human rights for all is critical. Thanks to an UNMISS-facilitated training, civil society representatives from three counties in Western…
Respect for cattle migration laws underscore community-proposed resolutions at a recent UN-backed conference
While conflict in Sudan rages, a four-day conference backed by the UN in Ruweng, South Sudan, finds joint solutions to reducing cattle migration related violence, thanks to cattle owners from Sudan reaching amicable…
LAF-Navy Demonstrates Maritime Interdiction Operations Capabilities
On April 25, the Lebanese Armed Forces Navy (LAF-Navy) demonstrated their full range of capabilities in Maritime Interdiction Operations with support from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task…
One fuel-efficient Rwandan stove, several solutions and lots of food for Korok West Village residents
Women and men in Juba's Korok West Village, guided by UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda, plant vegetables and learn how to use fuel-efficient stove. Photos: Moses Pasi/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – What is the link between, and…
Combating Terrorism, International Crime and Transnational Organized Crime: A Special Judicial Unit Deploys Criminal Analysis Software
The fight against impunity for crimes related to terrorism, international crime and transnational organized crime remains a priority for Malian authorities, who have recently received specialized state-of-the-art software to…