UNIFIL statement (25 October 2024)
Peacekeepers continue to monitor and report to the Security Council on the situation in south Lebanon, despite the dramatic escalation and violence on the ground in recent weeks. Since early October, peacekeepers have…
UNIFIL statement (25 October 2024)
On 22 October, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby. Upon realizing they were being observed, the IDF soldiers fired at the…
South Sudanese youth call for solidarity and partnership in building a better future on United Nations Day
UN Day celebrations in Juba focused on the cultural richness, diversity and potential of #SouthSudan with youth taking center stage as the architects of efforts to build a better future for the world's newest nation. Photo by…
Statement to the UN Security Council
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic Statement to the UN Security Council 23 October 2024 Mister President of the Security Council, Distinguished Members of the Council, Ambassador…
First Pristina University students graduate from the UNMIK and OHCHR-supported Master’s Programme in Human Rights
The first students to participate in the University of Pristina’s Master’s Studies Programme in Human Rights, Transitional Justice, Criminal Justice, and the Center for Clinical Studies have completed the programme. A…
UNMISS visits Fangak communities after heavy rainfall in the area
Efforts to support Fangak are ongoing in Jonglei State due to recent floods that have increased humanitarian needs, health issues, and infrastructure challenges. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – As the rainy season…
As part of UN Day, UNMISS supports a blood donation drive at Torit Hospital
Responding to a call from the Ministry of Health to save the lives of children and pregnant mothers, 60 UNMISS peacekeepers, both military and civilian, donated blood to Torit State Hospital in Central Equatoria. Photo by…
UNIFIL statement (29 October 2024)
This afternoon a rocket hit UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, setting a vehicle workshop on fire. Peacekeepers were not in bunkers at the time. While some peacekeepers suffered minor injuries, fortunately no one was seriously…
Bridging the Justice Gap in Post-Conflict South Sudan with Mobile Courts
In Bentiu, South Sudan, an UNMISS-supported mobile court brings hope to community members who, for years, had little or no access to justice. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS BENTIU – In the war-torn regions of South Sudan, many…
Strengthening Bonds through United Nations Peacekeeping in South Sudan
Chinese peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in Greater Bahr El Ghazal are building strong relationships through humanitarian initiatives, cultural exchanges, and infrastructure projects. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP - For…
UNIFIL statement (29 October 2024)
This afternoon a rocket hit UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, setting a vehicle workshop on fire. Peacekeepers were not in bunkers at the time. While some peacekeepers suffered minor injuries, fortunately no one was seriously…
UNIFIL statement (25 October 2024)
Peacekeepers continue to monitor and report to the Security Council on the situation in south Lebanon, despite the dramatic escalation and violence on the ground in recent weeks. Since early October, peacekeepers have…