Young artists showcase visions of peace and unity during UN Day
Calls for peace and unity echoed at an arts competition in Yambio, where young artists displayed their creativity through vibrant colors and rhythms, advocating for positive change. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN…
Representatives from five provinces gathered in Beni to strengthen child protection
The aim of the workshop was to draw up an updated assessment of the situation of children in the eastern part of the DRC in 2025. Faced with the resurgence of recruitment and use of children by armed groups in eastern…
UNIFIL statement (30 October 2025)
UNIFIL expresses deep concerns at an Israeli armed incursion in Blida early this morning. Such Israeli action north of the Blue Line represents a blatant violation of the Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s…
South Sudan at risk of return to war, UN investigators warn
South Sudan faces a renewed slide into full-scale conflict unless urgent international action is taken, the UN-appointed independent investigative body examining human rights there warned on Wednesday. Addressing the UN…
Top contents of the month of Octobre 2025
October 2025 highlighted MONUSCO's concrete commitment in the DRC. The Force intervened in Ituri against CODECO militiamen, trained 120 FARDC soldiers, and inaugurated rapid-impact projects for more than 100,000 people. This…
Beyond 25 years of Women, Peace and Security: Renewing UNMIK’s commitment to the WPS Agenda
Twenty-five years ago, on 31 October 2000, a momentous shift took place in the way peace processes are undertaken. The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted, bringing with it…
Conflict update: Gains amid uncertainty in the Central African Republic
Amid rising global insecurity and regional instability, the Central African Republic stands out as a reminder that peace is possible. Once gripped by widespread violence, the country has seen steady, tangible progress towards…
UNIFIL peacekeepers support recovery
In south Lebanon, local markets are slowly coming back to life as communities rebuild after months of hardship. In Maarake village, UNIFIL’s Italian and Malaysian peacekeepers joined residents in their weekly market to…
UNIFIL statement (6 November 2025)
Today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed multiple Israeli airstrikes in Tayr Dibbah, Taibe, and Ayta al Jabal, within our area of operations in south Lebanon. These airstrikes constitute clear violations of Security Council…
UNIFIL and Lebanese Army secure olive harvests near Blue Line
At the request of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), UNIFIL peacekeepers joined LAF soldiers in providing security for farmers accessing land near the Blue Line to harvest this season’s olives. Throughout October, peacekeepers…
The light within the walls: stories of resilience from displaced people in Malakal
At the UN Protection Site in Malakal, residents have turned challenges into opportunities. Bustling markets and community spaces have replaced previously bare ground. MALAKAL – “When you are farming, you might get killed…
Sudan war and political uncertainty block progress on Abyei peace talks
The UN is ready to support Sudan and South Sudan in resuming talks on the disputed Abyei border region, the Security Council heard on Wednesday. Relations between the neighbouring countries remain deeply affected by the war…