UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana protect vulnerable civilians day and night in Bentiu
UNITY STATE – As the inky black night blankets the large camp for displaced families in Bentiu, the only respite from the deep darkness is a string of lights shimmering in the distance and raucous chorus of frogs, bearing in…
Press Release - UNMISS condemns ambush targeting peacekeepers on Jonglei-Greater Pibor border
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns yesterday’s ambush by unidentified armed elements on a peacekeeping convoy along the border between Jonglei state and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA)…
UNAMA urges halt in Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, warns of increasing civilian casualties and humanitarian impacts
KABUL - UNAMA reiterates its call for a halt in cross-border clashes between Afghan de facto security forces and Pakistani security forces, which is worsening Afghanistan’s already grave humanitarian situation. UNAMA also…
UNIFIL statement (03 March 2026)
This morning, peacekeepers observed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers crossing into Lebanese areas near Markaba, Al Adeisse, Kfar Kela and Ramyah before returning south of the Blue Line. Since the last conflict and the…
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In San José del Palmar, children and young people learn peace through their rights
In San José del Palmar, children and young people learn peace through their rights
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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General visited Meta, the department with the highest number of peace signatories in Colombia.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General visited Meta, the department with the highest number of peace signatories in Colombia.
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MISSION urges halt in Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, warns of increasing civilian casualties and humanitarian impacts - Cloned
KABUL - UNAMA reiterates its call for a halt in cross-border clashes between Afghan de facto security forces and Pakistani security forces, which is worsening Afghanistan’s already grave humanitarian situation. UNAMA also…
Departure of UNTSO Head of Mission and Chief of Staff - Major General Patrick Gauchat
"I am proud that UNTSO could always adapt and deliver, thus reconfirming its relevance to international peacekeeping and the implementation of the mandate." (M.G. Gauchat) M.G. Gauchat served as Head of Mission and Chief of…
A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya.
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UN Security Council Press Statement on Libya
NEW YORK – The members of the Security Council reiterated their full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, including her mediation and good offices role to further an…
UNMISS conducts air patrol to Ayod, meets authorities and communities displaced by recent violence
JONGLEI – In Ayod town, Jonglei state, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. Some 25,000 internally displaced people from Pankor village have flocked here in the hope of safety and support. This follows an upsurge of violence…
UNIFIL statement (04 March 2026)
UNIFIL notes with serious concern the latest Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement demanding evacuation of the civilian population from UNIFIL’s area of operations to north of the Litani river. UNIFIL also observed new rounds…
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Remarks by USG Lacroix at the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial (Session 1)
Session I: Capabilities for Mandate Delivery and Ensuring Effective Operations Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor and great pleasure for me to chair this session on capabilities for mandate delivery and…