UNISFA condemns attacks on civilians and peacekeepers, calls for immediate end to violence in Abyei
Abyei, 05 February 2024 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) confirms that a fresh outbreak of attacks in the southern part of Abyei over the weekend resulted in a number of civilian deaths and…
Buzzing Harmony: Beekeeping Bonds Communities in Kosovo
While bees take their winter break, the beekeepers in Kosovo are far from idle. Rafeta Halilaj, a Kosovo-Bosniak woman, is one of 20 beneficiaries engaged with Beekeepers Association Melissa (Albanian: Shoqata Bletare Melissa…
REGIONAL LIAISON VISITS
Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of UNTSO, MG Patrick Gauchat, conducted Regional Liaison Visits. He visited Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Syria. As part of the UNTSO mandate, MG Gauchat engaged with officials of the…
UNTSO MEDICAL TRAINING
At HQ UNTSO, both civilian and military staff received training on medical procedures to stay up-to-date on their skills. This way, trained staff can respond in any case of emergency. Skills included CPR, use of AED and…
SRSG ZIADEH CALLS FOR RESTRAINT AND CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT TO RESOLVE OUTSTANDING ISSUES
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh has been following with serious concern recent developments that impact the economic and social rights of Kosovo Serbs and other non…
300,000 lives on the line – how UNMISS protects Bentiu residents from climate shocks
In Bentiu, South Sudan, communities are still bearing the brunt of catastrophic floods. However, thanks to an extraordinary response to climate shocks by UNMISS peacekeepers from Pakistan, people have hopes of better days…
UNMISS reports undeclared ammunition imported by a contingent to the Government of South Sudan
Juba, 7 February 2024: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reported an incident to the Government of South Sudan of undeclared ammunition being transported into Juba by a contingent rotating into the country. The 16…
PR: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, calls on the M23 to immediately cease hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinshasa, February 07, 2024: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive in eastern DRC and to respect the Luanda Roadmap.
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS at the 34th RJMEC Plenary Meeting
Near Verbatim RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, As we begin the year, it is appropriate to review on progress of the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, particularly as it relates to…
SRSG and Head of UNMIK Ziadeh tells the UN Security Council the only acceptable path ahead is through dialogue and compromise
PRISTINA – The SRSG and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, addressed today’s UN Security Council session. Referring to recent developments in Kosovo, including the new currency regulation by the Central Bank Board of Kosovo, she…
UNMISS condemns attack on humanitarian convoy near Bor, Jonglei
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns an attack on a humanitarian convoy that was being escorted by peacekeepers in Aniydi Payam of Bor South County of Jonglei State. As the convoy passed…
From fear to freedom: UN peacekeeping operations help separate over 100,000 children from armed forces and armed groups
“I was 11 years old…” recalls Ndale Nyengela in an interview with MONUSCO, the peacekeeping mission in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. He and his friends were on their way to school when armed men…