Revellers at multi-ethnic gala in Yambio say no to tribalism, yes to peace and unity
Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Peace begins, sometimes, with a multicultural gathering like the one recently…
UNISFA condemns attacks in Abyei and corrects inaccurate information about peacekeeper fatality.
Abyei, 20 November – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns attacks by a group of armed youths on villages in the area around Angath, Wunpeth, and Korioch yesterday, which resulted in…
Amidst trying times and challenging circumstances in Kosovo, UNMIK supports the reinvigoration of trust-building efforts to build a better future for all
THESSALONIKI (Greece), 21 November 2023 – “Despite trying times and challenging circumstances, our actions matter. Our actions transform societies by placing them on the path of peaceful coexistence and inclusive, sustainable…
MINUSMA’s Nepalese Explosive Ordnance Disposal company: heroes behind safe convoys in Mali
As MINUSMA inches closer to its withdrawal from Mali by 31st December 2023 in line with UN Security resolution 2690, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions of the Nepal Explosive Ordnance Disposal…
PR: The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO sign a disengagement plan for the withdrawal of the Mission
Kinshasa, 22 November 2023 : On Tuesday, 21 November, in Kinshasa, the Congolese Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie, Mr Christophe Lutundula, and the Special Representative of the United Nations…
Civilians and uniformed personnel resolve to foster peaceful coexistence
Civilians and military personnel from Central Equatoria state participate in a peacebuilding dialogue in Lobonok. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A peacebuilding dialogue among civilians and South Sudanese…
UNMISS Celebrates Vocational Training Graduates in Bentiu
In collaboration with Women's Vision organization, a three-month UNMISS vocational training helped local women of Bentiu to acquire practical skills in tailoring, bread-making and hairdressing. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS…
Top UN official, Nicholas Haysom, stresses elections must symbolize the will, consensus of all South Sudanese
SRSG and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, briefs the press today in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Under sunny skies in Juba, the capital city of the world’s newest nation, Nicholas Haysom, the…
Trust-building in Kosovo gains new momentum: Apathy and failure are not options
THESSALONIKI, 23 November 2023 – The UNMIK-hosted United Nations Kosovo Trust-building Forum: Supporting Togetherness for a Better Future concluded today in Thessaloniki, giving trust-building in Kosovo new momentum. Over the…
Top UN official, Nicholas Haysom, stresses elections must reflect the will, consensus of all South Sudanese
SRSG and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, briefs the press today in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Under sunny skies in Juba, the capital city of the world’s newest nation, Nicholas Haysom, the…
MINUSMA hands over two annexes ahead of final closure of Mopti camp
As part of MINUSMA's withdrawal process, its regional office in Mopti handed over to the civilian authorities on 22 November 2023, the MINUSMA regional office in Mopti handed over its annex bases of the Office des Produits…
Fallen Polish Peacekeeper Honoured at Memorial Ceremony in Beirut
This morning, UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) paid tribute to the life and work of Master Sergeant Tomasz Fąfara of UNIFIL’s Polish contingent. Master Sergeant Fąfara passed away of natural causes on 21 November 2023…