The many side effects of intercommunal violence: Leaders in Torit pledge to address root causes
At a recent event in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, women voiced concerns about a lack of basic services caused by insecurity in parts of the state. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS TORIT – Persistent intercommunal violence, frequently…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA
On 2 October, MINURSO raised the flag of the Republic of Guinea at the Mission's headquarters in Laayoune to commemorate the country’s National Day. This day marks the declaration by Guinea of its independence from France on…
Abyei workshop for people with disability champions inclusion
10 September - The Abyei Youth Union and the Persons with Disabilities Union (PwDU) held a workshop to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Abyei and brainstorm solutions for greater inclusion in all…
UNISFA Peacekeepers assist Flood-Affected Communities in Abyei
In the wake of heavy rainfall that has resulted in flooding in Abyei, and left communities in urgent need of assistance, UNISFA peacekeepers are stepping up to provided much needed support. The relentless heavy rains in the…
UNIFIL Statement (6 October, 2024)
UNIFIL is deeply concerned by recent activities by the IDF immediately adjacent to the Mission’s position 6-52, southeast of Marun ar Ras (Sector West), inside Lebanese territory. The IDF has been repeatedly informed of this…
Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro (8 October 2024)
One year since near-daily exchanges of fire commenced across the Blue Line, initiated by Hizbullah propelling rockets into Shab‘a Farms, in violation of the cessation of hostilities and Security Council resolution 1701 (2006)…
Members of the diplomatic corps visiting Kaga-Bandoro commend the work of MINUSCA and the United Nations country team
On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, led a large delegation of foreign diplomats…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General & Head of UNMISS at his press conference
[Near Verbatim] I want to thank you for joining me at today’s press conference and welcome to everyone who is tuning in live on Radio Miraya. I’m going to focus on three areas during this briefing — firstly, the extension of…
Statemen by SRSG Ziadeh on an Agreement Reached Among CEFTA Parties
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh takes note of an agreement reached earlier today among CEFTA parties, including UNMIK, on the adoption of a decision to amend the…
SRSG Ziadeh met with Grand Mufti Tërnava at the Islamic Community of Kosovo Headquarters in Pristina
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with Grand Mufti Naim Tërnava today, discussing the importance of interreligious dialogue in fostering and building community trust in…
UNIFIL statement (10 October)
Recent escalation along the Blue Line is causing widespread destruction of towns and villages in south Lebanon, while rockets continue to be launched towards Israel, including civilian areas. In the past days we have seen…
Women in the wake of Tonj North clashes: “All we want is peace, without it, we will suffer”
Only by helicopter were UNMISS staff able to reach out to the people in Akok, suffering from isolation caused by both intercommunal violence and floods. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – Recent intercommunal violence in Tonj…