Yambio political forum increases trust and commitment to enhance civic and political space ahead of elections
In Yambio, a political parties forum jointly hosted by UNMISS, the AU, and RJMEC involved lively discussions on the necessity of expanding political and civic spaces before South Sudan holds its inaugural elections in…
French peacekeepers celebrate Assumption Day with residents of Dibil
On August 13, UNIFIL French peacekeepers organized a lively summer event in Dibil, south Lebanon. Collaborating with the Lebanon Scouts, the event included games, creative workshops, and treats, bringing joy to around 150…
Joint statement from UNIFIL and UNSCOL
In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, UNSCOL and UNIFIL call on all to cease fire and refrain from further escalatory action. A return to the cessation of hostilities, followed by the…
UNMISS-supported gardening program improves the health of inmates at Torit prison
A project supported by UNMISS is enabling inmates at Torit State Prison to cultivate their own gardens and ensure access to nutritious food at a time where food insecurity in the region is high. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS…
Tambura youth unite in a run for peace at UNMISS International Youth Day event
Over a thousand participants, mostly students, gathered at Freedom Square in Tambura, Western Equatoria, to celebrate International Youth Day through fun-filled activities to promote unity, peace, and recovery. Photo by…
Security Council renews UNIFIL’s mandate, demands full implementation of resolution 1701
The United Nations Security Council today unanimously adopted resolution 2749 (2024), extending the mission’s mandate until 31 August 2025. As daily exchanges of fire are having devastating effects on civilians on both sides…
UNMISS supports Jonglei government in raising awareness about flood preparedness
The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, held a workshop for community members in Jonglei to develop strategies to mitigate the impact of expected extreme flooding and address the urgent threats posed by climate…
Statement on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, stands together with the families of the missing persons who…
Healing hands: How UNIFIL Korean peacekeepers helped local communities
Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea have been a vital source of support for local communities, providing medical care to around 1,800 residents across five villages in Tyre, south Lebanon: Brughuliyah, Abbasiyah, Burj…
SRSG Ziadeh's statement on the situation in northern Kosovo
Following the Kosovo police operations into Serbia funded institutions in North Mitrovica, Zubin Potok, Zvečan/Zveçan and Leposavić/Leposaviq, SRSG Ziadeh met today with Serbian List leadership. The SRSG expresses her deep…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF KYRGYZSTAN
On 31 August, MINURSO raised the flag of Kyrgyzstan at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s national day. The day marks the independence of Kyrgyzstan in 1991 when the Supreme Soviet of the Kyrgyz SSR adopted the…
Caught in the Crossfire: The Impact of the Tonj East Conflict on Communities
As communities suffer immense harm from ongoing intercommunal conflict in Tonj, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting intensive efforts to bring feuding groups together for reconciliation and peacebuilding…