UNISFA expresses concern over ongoing South Kordofan conflict, calls for protection of Civilians and Peacekeepers
Abyei, 18 August 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) has expressed serious concern about the ongoing hostilities in and around Kadugli, South Kordofan, which led to the targeting of a UNISFA…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
This year’s World Humanitarian Day marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. On that dark day, we lost 22 colleagues, including Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello. That tragedy…
Northern Bahr El Ghazal youth on Radio Miraya: New constitution can end early, forced marriages
Panelists answered questions when Radio Miraya celebrated International Youth Day in Aweil. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- With customary laws allowing for early, often forced marriages, and with the…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HUNGARY
On 20 August, MINURSO celebrated the State Foundation Day of Hungary by raising their national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Ceremonies and festivities are held nationwide to celebrate the event including flag hoisting…
Joint UNMISS, AU, RJMEC Political Parties Forum starts vital conversation on civic and political space ahead of elections
In Wau, South Sudan, a state-level political parties forum jointly hosted by UNMISS, the AU, and RJMEC, saw spirited conversations on the need for extending political and civic space before this young nation heads to the…
As Sudan crisis continues, twice displaced returnees in Renk, South Sudan, face mounting challenges
As the Sudan crisis continues, hundreds of thousands have crossed porous borders to neighbouring South Sudan in search of safety. Many are returnees who once left this young nation to escape war and, now, find themselves once…
United for Peace: Strengthening Peacekeeping Together
Confident. That’s the word that best describes Chief Private Ryan Herdhika, as he skilfully operates heavy equipment in Bangui, the Central African Republic, more than 10,000 kilometers away from his home near Jakarta…
MONUSCO trains female politicians in digital security to deal with cyber-harassment during elections
The participants were unanimous on one point: during election periods, women are often the victims of insults and intimidation from their political opponents. / Photos MONUSCO As part of the fight against cyber-harassment…
UNMISS peacekeepers help farmers in Agok increase food security by teaching agricultural skills
Peace of mind begins with food security, which begins with seeds and agricultural know-how. Chinese peacekeepers serving with UNMISS have provided people in Wau County with both. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS WESTERN…
SRSG STATEMENT ON THE BUSINESS CERTIFICATE OF KLAN KOSOVA
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh notes with concern the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade decision to uphold an earlier suspension of Klan Kosova’s business…
SRSG condemns the attack in Veriq/Verić
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh condemns the arson attack on a returnee home in Veriq/Verić and calls for prompt and thorough investigation into the incident. “Every…
PDDRC-S: how the choice of paternity brings Patrick, a Rwandan ex-combatant, back to his country
Patrick contacted the National Refugee Committee (CNR) based in Kibabi, Masisi territory, so that his case could be examined by MONUSCO DDR/RR section. / Photos Tijs Magagi Hoornaert MONUSCO, through its Disarmament…