UNIFIL statement on recent grenade attack near peacekeepers
Just before noon yesterday, an Israeli drone dropped a grenade that exploded near a UNIFIL position in Kafer Kela. One peacekeeper was lightly injured and received medical assistance. Before the grenade was dropped…
Ituri : 120 FARDC soldiers trained with MONUSCO support to enhance civilian protection
For the Commander of the Northern Sector, Brigadier General Md Saiful Alam Bhuiyan, this initiative reflects a dual objective: to strengthen the capabilities of the Congolese forces and enable them to deploy these skills…
Residents of Ottalo call for safety and the enforcement of the rule of law in response to violence
The Ottalo region is vulnerable and disconnected due to insecurity, poverty, and underdevelopment, lacking roads, mobile networks, and essential services, which underscores the urgent need for enhanced protection. Photo: Mach…
“I matter”: Rape survivor gets justice and her life back at UNMISS-supported mobile court
Raped and denied justice for over a decade, Mary’s perpetrator was found guilty at an UNMISS-supported mobile court in Leer. UNITY STATE - Her mother being killed in the bushes without anyone ever being held accountable was…
'Time to learn our own stories': young photographers ready to leave parents' stories in the past
“We have all been told stories from our parents but it’s very good to learn from our own stories,” says 22-year-old photography enthusiast Fjolla Aliu. Aliu is one of 18 young people from across Kosovo who have transcended…
Budget gaps threaten global peace efforts
Updated 16 October 2025. Financial constraints at the UN are forcing peacekeeping missions to reduce their operations by around 25% - significantly impacting their ability to protect civilians and advance peace in conflict…
Hope returns to Naqoura as school reopens
Naqoura, home to UNIFIL’s headquarters, was heavily damaged during the recent conflict. Homes, shops, and schools were destroyed, and many families had to flee. But life is slowly returning. Naqoura Public School reopened for…
Ituri: the MONUSCO Force prevents CODECO attack on displaced persons site in Rhoe
Peacekeepers continue to patrol the area, both day and night, to maintain a deterrent presence and prevent any further attacks. The MONUSCO Force opened fire on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, to prevent armed elements of the…
In Ituri, MONUSCO supports open discussions on mental health
In collaboration with local partners, MONUSCO continues to support efforts that strengthen dialogue and social cohesion-key elements for mental well-being and lasting peace A campaign to break taboosTo mark World Mental…
Goma: international day of the girl celebrated under the banner of peace, rights, and leadership
This day was an opportunity to raise awareness among young girls about their rights, their potential, and their role in building a better future in their region. The International Day of the Girl was marked on 14 October in…
United Nations Peacekeeping Chief briefs stakeholders on impact of UN-wide financial crisis on UNMISS operations
UN Peacekeeping Chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, is on a whirlwind visit to South Sudan to push for progress towards peace and explain the impact of the UN-wide financial crisis on UNMISS, which will be forced to reduce its…
New chapter of hope opens for former child soldiers in Yambio with UNMISS support
Three children stand under mango trees with a few belongings as they are released from South Sudanese armed forces and begin a new life. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA - On a peaceful morning in Yambio, three…