Constant fear of violence plagues residents of volatile Western Equatoria
UNMISS peacekeepers in Western Equatoria have intensified their patrolling efforts to protect civilians in communities like Bangasu, some 55 kilometers from Yambio. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – As the rain…
Statement on closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo
UNMIK is concerned about the closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo, including the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund and the Republic Health Insurance Fund. Actions in these matters, carried out without…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAYS OF EL SALVADOR AND HONDURAS
On 15 September, MINURSO observed the National Days of the Republics of El Salvador and Honduras by raising their flags at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. This day marks the independence of El Salvador and…
Beni, Butembo and Lubero: Civil society calls on MONUSCO to strengthen civilian protection
The meeting, held in Beni-ville, brought together civil society representatives from Goma, Beni, Masisi, and Nyiragongo. A few days ago, a deadly attack by the ADF in the territory of Lubero cost the lives of several dozen…
Now is the time to invest in peace, not war
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, roughly 500 times the current peacekeeping budget. This alarming figure reflects a decade-long trend…
UNIFIL donation to LAF to reinforce State authority in south Lebanon
As part of UNIFIL’s ongoing support to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the UN peacekeeping mission today handed over more than 100 vehicles and other pieces of equipment during a ceremony held in Naqoura. The donation…
UNIFIL resumes humanitarian demining in southern Lebanon after two years
UNIFIL Chinese deminers working to clear a minefield in Maroun ar-Ra’s on 16 September 2025. (UNIFIL photo/ Hassan Noureddine) Following a request from the Government of Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week resumed…
Beni: MONUSCO equips military justice with computer equipment for greater efficiency
This donation of computer equipment aims to improve the efficiency, transparency, and security of judicial procedures through the use of digital solutions. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC…
UNIFIL statement (19 September 2025)
Last night’s strikes by Israel in south Lebanon are violations of Security Council resolution 1701 and put the fragile stability that has been built since November of last year at risk. They further undermine civilians’…
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Peace is a Verb: International Day of Peace 2025
To mark this year’s International Day of Peace, the United Nations is releasing Peace is a Verb, a powerful spoken word piece by Nigerian poet and newly appointed UN Global Advocate for Peace, Maryam Bukar Hassan. First…
Israeli air strikes in south Lebanon violate UN resolution
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to refrain from further strikes and fully withdraw from Lebanese territory after Israeli strikes endangered peacekeepers and…
Marking Peace Day, UNIFIL head highlights efforts with LAF in building peace
As peace along the Blue Line remains a shared aspiration, Lebanese officials and local leaders joined UNIFIL peacekeepers today in marking the International Day of Peace, which fell on Sunday, 21 September, at the UN mission…