Peacekeepers find weapons trove in southern Lebanon
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have uncovered rocket launchers, mortar rounds and other unauthorized weapons, while the country grapples with a severe drought, threatening millions with life-threatening water shortages…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF INDIA
On 15 August, MINURSO marked India’s National Day by raising the Indian flag at its headquarters in Laayoune. This day holds great significance in India’s history, commemorating the end of almost 200 years of British colonial…
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Remarks by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in South Sudan
[As Delivered] Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, thank you for the opportunity to brief on the situation in South Sudan as outlined in the Secretary-General’s report submitted to this Council…
PR: MONUSCO strongly condemns ADF attacks in Beni and Lubero and reinforces support to Congolese authorities for civilian protection
Kinshasa, 18 August 2025- The MONUSCO strongly condemns the attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group between 9 and 16 August 2025 in several localities of Beni and Lubero territories, in North…
New UNMISS-funded prosecutor’s residence helps strengthen justice system in conflict-torn Upper Nile
In conflict-torn Malakal, UNMISS has further strengthened the judicial system by building a new prosecutor’s residence, so they no longer share space with the police. On top of new court houses and a mobile court, this…
DR Congo: UN deplores deadly attacks in the east of the country
The UN has strongly condemned recent attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in several locations in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attacks, which…
MONUSCO Force commander in Bunia to strengthen cooperation with the army in civilian protection
MONUSCO Force commander, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, is visiting Bunia to assess the security situation in Ituri. The MONUSCO Force Commander, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, arrived in Bunia on Monday, August 18…
UNISFA Efforts to Respond to Abyei Cholera Outbreak
Cholera cases continue to rise in Abyei and Kadugli, prompting UNISFA peacekeepers to launch health-focused initiatives across the mission’s Area of Operation. These efforts aim to strengthen the resilience of both…
Twic and Ngok Dinka Youth Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace
In continuing efforts to support the Ngok and Twic Dinka youth-led peace initiative, UNISFA and UNMISS recently facilitated a virtual meeting between youth representatives from the two Ngok Dinka communities. The meeting…
Maj Gen Affram Leads UNISFA Delegation on Operational Tour of Sector North and South
Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj Gen Robert Affram, led a delegation from Mission Headquarters on an operational visit to Sector South and Sector North. The tour aimed to assess operational readiness and review…
In Kinshasa, conferences, exhibitions and a film to celebrate African women
The event showcased female talent through an exhibition of artwork, jewelry, clothing, and handicrafts. From August 13-14, 2025, the feminist movement Biso Basi Telema, in partnership with MONUSCO's Gender section, organized…
UNMISS inspires displaced women to achieve economic empowerment and independence in Wau
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, UN Police Officers are leading efforts to transform the lives of displaced women, so they are empowered to secure economic independence. Photo: Jimmy Lambs Kwaje Ludanga/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…