Statement from Head of Mission and Force Commander Aroldo Lázaro
Despite concerning events in the past days, the situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations remains stable, but volatile. Exchanges of fire between Lebanese territory and Israel have fortunately not escalated into conflict. Our…
Beni: OICHA National Police Equipped with Training Room
Oicha police officers trained in securing the electoral process. Around 500 police officers are receiving the three-month training which began in September 2023. / Photos MONUSCO Oicha police officers now have a training room…
Ituri: MONUSCO-FARDC Joint Military Operation Codenamed “Spider Web” Has Facilitated Populations’ Return to Masikini
MONUSCO and its partner FARDC launched operation “Spider web” in Djugu territory with a view to protecting civilians against possible armed attacks. / Photos by MONUSCO Force In recent weeks, MONUSCO Force in collaboration…
UNMISS hands over one-stop centre facility to assist Wau survivors of gender-based violence
There was lots of joy on display in Wau when UNMISS handed over a new one-stop centre where survivors of sexual and other gender-based violence will receive assistance. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –…
North Kivu; MONUSCO announces the closure of its military base in Lubero
The decision to close the Lubero base is in line with the Congolese government's wish to see MONUSCO "speed up the process of its withdrawal from the DRC". / Photos MONUSCO Force "By 31st December, MONUSCO will have closed…
UNIFIL Statement
This evening, at approximately 5:20 pm, a heavy exchange of fire erupted between Lebanon and Israel in the vicinity of Alma Shaab, Ayta Ash Shab', Al Dihaira, El Adeysse and Houla. We are deeply saddened to hear that during…
Note to Correspondents: on Mali/MINUSMA
New York – The United Nations is gravely concerned about heightened tensions and increasing armed presence in Northern Mali, which are likely to impede the timely and orderly departure of the United Nations Multidimensional…
UNIFIL Statement
Yesterday UNIFIL witnessed intense firing across the Blue Line during an extended period of time and on several points. Taken as a whole, this constituted exchanges of fire across the Blue Line. Regarding Alma As Shab, we…
UNIFIL Statement
Today we are observing intense exchanges of fire in several areas along the Blue Line between Lebanese territory and Israel. There have been impacts on both sides of the Blue line. Our headquarters in Naqoura was hit with a…
Grassroot leaders, civil society in Nimule call on human rights partners to raise awareness on reparations for conflict survivors
At a two-day workshop in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, 40 community leaders and civil society representatives were sensitized on key transitional justice provisions contained within the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Photo by…
Barabar Principles to improve inter-community relations
Used in both official languages in Kosovo, Albanian and Serbian, the word Barabar means equality and fairness. Inspired by this, and informed by a cross-section of stakeholders across Kosovo, the BARABAR PRINCIPLES aim to…
North Kivu: MONUSCO announces the closure of the Lubero base
Lubero was the first military base for the "Grand Nord-Kivu" (Beni-Butembo-Lubero)./ Photos Force MONUSCO The MONUSCO peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced that it has started to…