South Korean peacekeeping engineers improve access to essential services by rehabilitating Bor-Pibor-Akobo road
To foster safe travel, trade and community connections, UNMISS engineers from South Korea have started repairing a 35-kilometer road between Bor and Pibor. Photo by Achol Kur Marial Kur/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - Roads…
New boreholes at Twic displacement camp help improve living conditions
Community leaders and residents in Twic, Warrap, celebrate the handover of three newly installed boreholes, providing much-needed access to clean water. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS. WARRAP – Access to safe drinking…
UNMISS urges restoration of calm following outbreak of violence in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for the immediate restoration of calm following an outbreak of violence which has resulted in an unverified number of casualties and looting of businesses in the…
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UN Secretary-General's press conference in Beirut, Lebanon (18 January 2025)
I am concluding a very meaningful and productive visit to Lebanon. I have been profoundly moved by all I saw and heard. Throughout my time here, I have sensed an atmosphere of opportunity. After one of the most difficult…
Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria
Two senior UN peacekeeping officials briefed the Security Council on Friday on recent developments in Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan, and the challenges facing “blue helmets” serving there. Under-Secretary-General for…
‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday expressed optimism for Lebanon's future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with a call on the new government, the Lebanese people, and international community to…
In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers
Continuing his high profile visit to Lebanon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the challenges faced by UN peacekeepers and reiterated the organization’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed…
UNMISS peacekeepers support humanitarian efforts to protect civilians during cholera outbreak
South Korean peacekeepers gifted more than 1,000 bars of soap, blankets, quilts, and intravenous fluids, essential for treating dehydration from cholera-related diarrhea, at an official ceremony at Bor Hospital. Photo by Mach…
Observer Group Lebanon Returns to Patrol Base West in Southern Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon — January 10, 2025 — UNTSO Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) has restarted its operations after the signature of the ceasefire agreement on 27 November 2024 and has officially returned to Patrol Base West, marking…
UNMISS Force Commander inspects road repairs by peacekeeping engineers in Eastern Equatoria
To improve community mobility and ensure access to essential services, peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving in Eastern Equatoria are repairing a 98-kilometer road connecting Torit to Lafon. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
Abyei Firefighters Attend Fire Safety Training
Some 42 Abyei firefighters, including 26 women, participated in a fire safety training at the mission headquarters on 21 January. The training, organized by UNPOL in collaboration with UNMAS and the Security Section, aimed to…
UNMISS supports National Accountability Conference to strengthen rule of law in Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative Area
At an #UNMISS-hosted conference, stakeholders explored strategies to end cattle raiding and abductions and strengthen the rule of law for sustainable peace in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Isaac…