An UNMISS peace rally brings together communities from Akobo and Greater Pibor
An UNMISS peace rally in Akobo encourage peaceful coexistence between communities, especially armed youth, from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – Across…
Joy among Rocrocdong communities thanks to a new police post handed over by UNMISS
In remote Rocrocdong, communities have a reason to hope, thanks to the handover of a new police post by UNMISS. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In 2019, residents of Rocrocdong, a predominantly…
At UNMISS peace event, communities speak about challenges and the need for unity
Joint peace event by UNMISS and Eastern Equatoria’s state Ministry for Youth, Culture and Sport marks breakthrough in lasting coexistence between formerly feuding communities in Hiyala. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN…
In flood ravaged Bentiu, UNMISS, South Sudan government continue protecting displaced people
In Bentiu, peacekeepers partner with the government to protect tens of thousands who continue to shelter at the internally displaced persons camp against conflict and climate shocks. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS. UNITY –…
MINUSMA completes withdrawal from Kidal outposts and welcomes 111 BATFAR elements.
Bamako, October 10, 2023 - Today, in accordance with its withdrawal plan as previously communicated to the Malian authorities, MINUSMA completed the withdrawal of its troops from the outposts in Kidal supporting the…
UNIFIL Statement
At around 5:30 pm, UNIFIL detected rocket firing from south of Tyre. We continue to be in contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to de-escalate this very dangerous situation. We urge everyone to exercise…
In Wau, political parties and security actors pledge to collaborate in creating inclusive civic and political space before elections
In Wau, a landmark forum hosted by UNMISS brought together state authorities, political parties, high-ranking security officials and civil society to discuss shared peace and security goals, including widespread civic…
South Sudanese police officers emphasize the role of Police Community Relations Committees in increasing security
Thanks to a community stabilization and violence reduction project funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF), residents of Greater Tonj area feel safer and…
UNMISS assesses security and humanitarian situation in remote border communities
An UNMISS patrol to the remote border town Jau to assess the situation of both refugees and returnees and the host community turned out to be anything but a picnic. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS JAU, RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA…
PR: MONUSCO takes immediate action in response to allegations of serious misconduct
Kinshasa, 11 October 2023: MONUSCO has taken immediate and robust action in response to reports of serious misconduct by UN peacekeepers.
UNISFA Successfully Conducts Confidence Building Patrol in Agok, Significantly Contributing to Enhancing Security Amidst Challenging Circumstances
Abyei, 8 October 2023 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) successfully carried out a Confidence Building Patrol in the general area of Agok on 08 Oct 2023, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to…
UNISFA condemns the fatal incident of sporadic shooting in the Abyei New Market.
Abyei, 03 October 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the incident of sporadic gun fire leading to death and injury of innocent civilians at the New Abyei Market. On 29…