UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol along the Blue Line. Photo: UN/Pasqual Gorriz
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UN peacekeeper injured in gunfire near ‘Blue Line’ in south Lebanon
One United Nations peacekeeper was injured on Friday after heavy machine gunfire from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions south of the Blue Line, following a nearby grenade explosion, impacted close to a UN patrol in…
Sudanese refugees report fresh fears of insecurity after seeking sanctuary in Western Equatoria
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Bekia Mahadi Ali and her eight children literally ran for their lives when war erupted in Sudan. They fled across the border into South Sudan and then made their way down to the country to Makpandu refugee…
“Our guiding light is protection of civilians”: Force Commander urges continued pursuit of peace on departure from UNMISS
JUBA - Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian was appointed as Force Commander at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in July 2022. After almost four years leading around 14,000 military peacekeepers, his service at…
UNOAU supports Pre-Deployment Verification of Egyptian Contingents for AUSSOM
From 20 to 30 November, the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) supported African Union (AU) led assessments of Egyptian military and police contingents preparing for deployment to the African Union Support and…
UNIFIL statement (18 March 2026)
Last night’s violent escalation marks a further worrying deterioration in the situation between Lebanon and Israel. Heavy exchanges of fire, intensified air and ground activity, and increased presence of Israeli forces inside…
Displaced persons and makeshift shelters at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Tawila, North Darfur. The conflict in Sudan has driven millions from their homes. UNICEF/Mohammed Jamal
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UN renews ceasefire push in Sudan
By Vibhu Mishra The UN has urged Sudan’s warring parties to pursue compromise and an immediate ceasefire, even as drone attacks, displacement and the killing of peacekeepers underscore the growing risks to civilians and…
Intergenerational Workshop Brings Young People and Older Persons Together Through Technology
Young people and older persons from across the island gathered this weekend at the Ledra Palace Hotel in the United Nations buffer zone for the intergenerational workshop “Connecting Generations Across the Island Through…
UNMISS pays tribute to the late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom
JUBA, 19 March 2026 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was…
PRESS RELEASE: UNMISS pays tribute to the late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom
JUBA, 19 March 2026 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was…
Director RSCE, Mr. Paulin Djomo addressing the RSCE all-staff townhall in March 2026
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RSCE All-Staff Townhall Sets Strategy for the Year
RSCE convened its first all-staff Townhall of 2026 led by Director Paulin Djomo to set strategic direction for the year.
UN Secretary-General condemns the airstrike in Kabul and calls for ceasefire
The UN Secretary-General strongly condemns the airstrike in Kabul, on 16 March, reportedly resulting in the death and injury of civilians.
From Bunia to Kinshasa, the United Nations Global Peace Advocate is backing the "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda as a vital lever for sustainable peace in the DRC.
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Kinshasa: Maryam Bukar Hassan’s advocacy for a women-led Peace
From Bunia to Kinshasa, the United Nations Global Peace Advocate is backing the "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda.