SRSG Ziadeh met with Grand Mufti Tërnava to reaffirm the importance of interreligious dialogue in community trust-building process
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met today with Grand Mufti Naim Tërnava to discuss present state of interfaith relations in Kosovo, recognizing the significance of…
South Sudanese law enforcement personnel sensitized on human rights
In Torit, UNMISS teamed up with state police to host a two-day sensitization for South Sudanese police and corrections officers on detainee rights ahead of this young nation's elections scheduled for December this year. Photo…
UNMISS strengthens protection of civilians in northern South Sudan
Mongolian peacekeepers recently went on a long, multi-day patrol through the counties of Abiemnom and Mayom in northern South Sudan to assess the security situation. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS UNITY/RUWENG – Responding to…
SRSG Ziadeh met with the Bishop Dodë Gjergji to underscore the importance of ongoing interreligious dialogue
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met today with Bishop Dodë Gjergji in Pristina. They discussed the current state of affairs within the Catholic community in Kosovo and…
UNISFA condemns attacks on civilians and killing of a peacekeeper
Abyei, 27 January 2024 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns a series of armed attacks that took place at 16:45hrs on 27 January 2024 in the Abyei Area, which resulted in civilian…
UNISFA condemns continuing violence that has led to the death of a second peacekeeper, urgently calls for calm
Abyei, 29 January 2024 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is concerned by continuing intercommunal clashes that resulted in the death of another United Nations peacekeeper from Pakistan on 28…
Week-long National Unity Day celebrations in Juba kick off in joyous fashion
Girls and young women are at the forefront when South Sudan commemorates National Unity Day with a week full of sports and other togetherness-building activities in Juba. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Born…
Kfar Hammam clinic receives medical supplies from Indian peacekeepers
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers supported the only medical facility catering to the population living in their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon with essential medical supplies last week. Following a request from the…
Participants at interstate conference on seasonal cattle migration recommit to peace
In Wau, farmers and herders from Western Bahr El Ghazal and Warrap respectively, agree to uphold the terms of the Marial Bai Agreement, which sets down guidelines to avoid conflict during seasonal cattle migration. Photo by…
How did UN peacekeeping help in a year marked by war?
T his story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
Visit of CPAS Team to UNMOGIP
During the week of 22 January, UNMOGIP welcomed a visiting delegation from the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment (CPAS) Team, based in UNHQ. Together with the CPAS team, UNMOGIP staff from both the civilian…
PR: MONUSCO denounces attack on helicopter which wounds two UN peacekeepers in North Kivu
Kinshasa, February 02, 2024: A MONUSCO helicopter carrying out a medical evacuation came under fire from suspected M23 armed group elements near Karuba in Masisi territory in North Kivu. The attack wounded two United Nations…