High-level delegation meets stakeholders in Jonglei to assess need for flood mitigation measures
A high-level delegation from the National Taskforce and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), recently visited Bor as part of efforts to develop a nationwide flood response strategy. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba…
UNMISS gravely concerned by rising abductions in Greater Yei, calls for collective action
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is gravely concerned by rising abductions, allegedly carried out by the National Salvation Front (NAS) and other armed elements, in the greater Yei region of Central…
PR: MONUSCO strongly condemns the deadly bombing of IDP sites in Goma
Kinshasa, May 03, 2024: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic…
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In visit to Lebanon, UN peacekeeping chief urges de-escalation
UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today concluded the Lebanon leg of his trip to the Middle East, during which he strongly stressed the need for de-escalation and return to a cessation of…
Improved access to justice in Raja as UNMISS rehabilitates court premises
An UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project to renovate the court in Raja County is set to strengthen the rule of law in the area. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL – For a country’s judicial system to function…
Renovated school gives Gondokoro residents hope for a bright future
Thanks to UNMISS, students at the refurbished Gondokoro Primary School can now enjoy a safe and conducive learning environment. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The vibrant rhythms of drums and…
SRSG ZIADEH REITERATES CONCERN OVER UNILATERAL ACTIONS AND CALLS FOR OUTSTANDING ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED WITHIN THE DIALOGUE
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, voices concern about recent developments in northern Kosovo, which continue to adversely affect the daily lives and socio-economic…
UNIFIL cares for those left with no medical support in south Lebanon
Since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line started 10 months ago, almost 100,000 people living close to the 120-kilometre Line have fled to safer areas northward. Those staying behind for various reasons have been left…
New classrooms give Gondokoro residents hope for a bright future
Thanks to UNMISS, students at the new iteration of Gondokoro Primary School can now enjoy a safe and conducive learning environment. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The vibrant rhythms of drums and…
MINURSO PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE
On 7 August, MINURSO celebrated Côte d'Ivoire’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Côte d’Ivoire obtained its independence from France in 1960. Côte d…
PR: MONUSCO welcomes the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2746 (2024) authorizing its support to SAMIDRC Forces in the DRC
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) expresses its appreciation of the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2746 (2024). This resolution…
Rocrocdong residents unite at UNMISS-supported peace festival
Rocrocdong residents participating in a peace festival in Western Bahr El Ghazal, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to promote unity and social cohesion. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…