UNMISS supports efforts to protect inmates from cholera at Aweil Central Prison
With a capacity of 150 inmates, Aweil Central Prison in Northern Bahr El Ghazal currently houses over 700 prisoners in crowded, unhygienic conditions. With cholera running rampant in the region, UNMISS advocated with local…
PR: MONUSCO strongly condemns the resurgence of violence in Djugu Territory and deadly ADF attacks in Ituri and North Kivu
Kinshasa, 23 July 2025– The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the resurgence of violence observed during the month of July in Ituri Province, which has resulted in…
Ituri: MONUSCO intervenes in Lopa to protect civilians after CODECO militia incursion
Alongside national forces and local leaders, MONUSCO is maintaining an active presence to prevent further violence and help stabilize the province. A flare-up of violence erupted on July 21, 2025 in Lopa, about thirty…
PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of DRC and the AFC/M23 as a major step toward peace
Kinshasa, 19 July 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic…
Peacekeepers support installation of streetlights in El Hebbariye
UNIFIL’s Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) handed over a vital solar-powered streetlighting project to local authorities in the village of El Hebbariye, southeastern Lebanon, this week. The project involved the installation of…
Peacekeepers participate in Tyre Craft Festival to foster stronger community ties
At the invitation of the Union of Tyre Municipalities, UNIFIL peacekeepers participated in the Tyre Craft Market Festival held in the heart of the city last week. Peacekeepers from Ghana, Italy, Ireland, Malaysia and the…
‘The UN is here to do the right things’: Envoy Colin Stewart bids farewell but keeps the faith
By Vibhu Mishra After nearly three decades on the frontlines of UN’s peace operations – from Timor-Leste’s turbulent independence referendum to Western Sahara’s protracted ceasefire and Cyprus’ frozen conflict – Colin Stewart…
Wau marathon marks local launch of “Peace Begins with Me” campaign in front of thousands
Wau’s third annual marathon, gathering over 2,000 participants, launched the UNMISS campaign "Peace Begins With Me” in Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Busang Davies Maruping/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “Our song says…
UNISFA supports efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore calm in Amiet Market
Abyei, 23 July 2025 – Joint efforts between the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and local leaders have helped to de-escalate tensions between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities of Abyei. On 21 and 22 July…
From ashes to action: UNMISS drives grassroots efforts to build peace in conflict-torn Warrap
“We are not just numbers. We are the ones losing our homes, being raped, watching our children suffer.” Awut Mabior is a mother and community leader in Warrap, one of the states in South Sudan most heavily impacted by…
PR: MONUSCO condemns the ADF armed group's attack that claimed the lives of 43 civilians in Komanda and intensifies protection efforts in Ituri
Kinshasa, 27 July 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the attack that took place during the night of 26 to 27 July 2025 in Komanda…
Peacekeepers support women in Lebanon’s armed forces and local communities
UNIFIL peacekeepers collaborated last week with Lebanese security institutions and local women leaders from south Lebanon in three separate events aimed at advancing the role of women both in security institutions and in post…