MINUSCA condemns deadly attack against peacekeepers in Haut-Mbomou
Bangui, March 29, 2025 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, Valentine Rugwabiza, strongly condemns the ambush carried out yesterday morning…
Conversations to promote peace: Connecting with communities in Morobo County
Residents of seven villages in Morobo County made the most of an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions during an outreach event with UNMISS and local leaders. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA –…
New taskforce set to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Jonglei
Jonglei State has formed a special entity to take on the daunting task of coordinating the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – Significant…
UN intensifies peacekeeping patrols at displacement camps amidst rising tensions and conflict in South Sudan
Rwandan peacekeepers patrol around camps for displaced communities to strengthen security as political tensions rise and clashes continue between armed forces in pockets of the country. JUBA - Tens of thousands of people who…
Hidden explosives continue to threaten communities
This story was written by the UN Mine Action Service’s South Sudan team. In close cooperation with South Sudan’s National Mine Action Authority and other partners, the team coordinates demining efforts and reaches out to…
UN peacekeeping challenged as conflicts and ceasefires grow more complex
As ceasefires grow more fragile and conflicts more unpredictable, UN peacekeeping is having to adapt faster amid rising political tensions, disinformation and confusion over mandates. Addressing ambassadors in the Security…
Mine Awareness Day: Demining goal within reach but fears of conflict reversing progress
Zehrudin Sukanovic, Chief of the UN Mine Action Service, UNMAS, hopes that 2025 will result in more land in South Sudan being cleared of explosive remnants of war, despite recent tensions. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS JUBA –…
Peace conference in Kapoeta results in Toposa and Murle communities committing to reconciliation
A recent escalation of intercommunal conflict in Greater Kapoeta prompted UNMISS and partners to invite stakeholders to a peace-promoting dialogue. Photo by James Okello/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Feuding communities in…
SRSG ZIADEH CALLS FOR CONCRETE STEPS TO PRIORITIZE COMMITMENTS UNDER THE DIALOGUE, PRESENTS TRUST-BUILDING AS FUNDAMENTAL TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR ALL
Today, at the biannual UN Security Council session on Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Caroline Ziadeh, updated the Council on the latest developments in Kosovo. The update included the…
MINURSO celebrates the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Western Sahara, as part of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) held a commemorative event, celebrating the International Day for Mine…
UNIFIL Maritime Task Force resumes training exercises with LAF
UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) recently resumed training with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) after a nearly six-month hiatus, conducting four training exercises with the LAF Air Force over the past month. Training…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia protect hundreds of civilians following violence in Abiemnhom
It was 7am, when Zecharia Malual Achiel heard the first gunshots.That was the only warning he had of the terrible violence that was about to unfold as heavily armed youth from Mayom rampaged through the town of Abiemnhom, in…