Durable peace and unity in diversity key takeaways from joyful UNMISS concert in Maridi
The UN Peacekeeping mission’s in-house band—the Flamingoes—fired up an energetic crowd, asking them to ponder on the musical event’s theme – ‘Peace Begins With Me.’ The event was organized in partnership with the state…
Join MINURSO's official account on Instagram!
On 18 April 2023, MINURSO launched its Instagram account as part of the mission's overall communications strategy. The account features stories about our work and highlighting the peacekeepers from all over the world serving…
Twice forced to flee: South Sudanese return amid Khartoum unrest, seek aid as UNMISS provides a protective presence
A team of peacekeepers recently visited Panakuach, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, to assess the needs of new returnees who have headed back to their home country, following escalating violence in Khartoum. Photo by…
High-level delegation meets local communities in Greater Pibor to understand challenges, offer solutions
A high-level delegation led by UNMISS Deputy Chief, Guang Cong, meets local communities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – As South Sudan, the world’s…
Twice forced to flee: South Sudanese return home amid Khartoum unrest, seek aid as UNMISS provides a protective presence
A team of peacekeepers recently visited Panakuach, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, to assess the needs of new returnees who have headed back to their home country, following escalating violence in Khartoum. Photo by…
People for Peace: Lieutenant Colonel Chea Maysaros on serving for peace with the United Nations
By: Samira Y. Salifu Lieutenant Colonel Chea Maysaros from Cambodia is serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a deputy commanding officer for the Cambodian Military Police unit. In this story, she…
Intra-community dialogue brings hope for peace in the Ménaka region
From May 2 to 3, an intra-community dialogue was organized in Ménaka town, North of Mali, between the Daoussahack community and specifically between the Idoguiritanes of Tinabaw and the Idoguiritanes of Infourkaretane. The…
Gender sensitivity crucial element to secure efficient prisoner reintegration in South Sudan
UNMISS Rule of Law helps build capacities and gender awareness for 30 officers from the National Prisons Service in Juba. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA - As South Sudan’s partner for peace, the United…
After caring for others for 20 years, Doctor Amusa’s new position allows her to reunite with teenage son.
On the World Day of Families, find out more about Dr Risiku Amusa’s whose long time dream of putting her skills to the service of peace came true 20 years ago when she joined the United Nations Peacekeeping mission in the…
Community-led, multi-ethnic dialogue centre launches in the heart of Pristina; USG Lacroix, SRSG Ziadeh and Mayor Rama call for intensified community trustbuilding efforts
A new centre for people from all of Kosovo’s communities – led by people from all communities – was launched today at an UNMIK event marking trustbuilding efforts in Kosovo. The Barabar Centre is a multi-ethnic dialogue space…
Malian troops, foreign military personnel killed over 500 people during military operation in Moura in March 2022 – UN human rights report
GENEVA (12 May 2023) – A fact-finding report from the UN Human Rights Office has concluded there are strong indications that more than 500 people were killed – the vast majority summarily executed – by Malian troops and…
People for Peace: Diversity in action in the Middle East with Commander Janne Kristina Larsen
By: Camilla Stamp & Samira Y. Salifu From the icy plains of Greenland to the arid Golan heights, the life of Commander Janne Kristina Larsen has been one of unforgettable and challenging experiences. Having led the human…