Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Commit to Peaceful Coexistence as Abyei Post Migration Ends
The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities have pledged to foster to peaceful farming, grazing, and stronger inter-communal ties bonds at the end of the just concluded Post Migration Conference in Noong. The two communities…
Acting Military Advisor for UN Peacekeeping Operations visits Abyei
Acting Military Advisor for UN Peacekeeping Operations visits Abyei On 14 and 15 May, Major General Cheryl Ann Pearce, the newly appointed Acting Military Advisor for UN Peacekeeping Operations, visited UNISFA to familiarize…
UNMISS peacekeepers from India provide free veterinary services in Kodok
Sometimes, animals also need medical attention and care. Fortunately for beasts residing in and near Kodok, Indian peacekeepers were recently available to provide them with such services. Photos: Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS…
Expansion of mobile courts supported by UNMISS, partners continues with successful deployment in Mayom
The recently concluded mobile court in Mayom, Unity state, handled 33 cases, securing 24 convictions, and releasing 22 prisoners over four weeks. Mobile courts, a collaboration between South Sudan’s judiciary and Government…
UNMISS, partners hand over new classrooms to Manyabol Primary School
Everyone in Manyabol were on their feet to see and celebrate the result of an UNMISS-funded project that will give hundreds of students a decent learning environment. Photo: Achol Kur Marial Kur/UNMISS JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR –…
UNMISS workshop seeks to enhance criminal justice in Bor
A two-day workshop hosted by UNMISS in Bor brought together some 40 participants to discuss ways and means to strengthen the criminal justice chain. Photo by Achol Kur/UNMISS JONGLEI – The United Nations Mission in South…
UNMISS forum builds capacities on child protection among relevant stakeholders
A two-day forum hosted by UNMISS sought to build capacities among some 40 participants, including civil society, on protecting the rights of every child. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A two-day workshop…
UNMISS funds and hand over police station at the Kayango juncture of cattle migration
The new and UNMISS-funded police station in Kayango was hailed as a beacon of the rule of law in an area where crimes related to seasonal cattle migration are common. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL…
Five practical tools for peacekeeping
In 1948, the United Nations took a pivotal step by deploying peacekeepers to support countries in their journey toward peace. Since then, more than two million people - military, police and civilians - have served in over 70…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPERS
Today we pay tribute to the more than 76,000 United Nations peacekeepers who embody humanity’s highest ideal: peace. Hailing from over 120 countries, our Blue Helmets serve in 11 peace operations in conflict-affected areas in…
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL pays tribute to peacekeepers’ sacrifices and urges steps towards a diplomatic solution
UNIFIL today marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, an annual event to honour the commitment and sacrifice of women and men serving for peace around the world. On this day, UNIFIL normally hosts a…
Remarks by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Near Verbatim Minister of Federal Affairs, the Honourable Losuba Ludoru Wongo Excellencies, members of the diplomatic community. My fellow United Nations colleagues and peacekeepers. Distinguished guests. Ladies and gentlemen…