180 UN police officers, including 22 women, deployed since April 2025 within MONUSCO, were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal. Photo: MONUSCO.
Kinshasa: Egyptian MONUSCO police officers awarded the United Nations Medal
The camp of the Egyptian Formed Police Unit came alive on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Kinshasa with a ceremony marked by solemnity and pride. In front of an audience that included UN officials and peacekeepers, 180 UN police…
UNIFIL statement on obstruction of logistical movements (15 April 2026)
Yesterday afternoon, a routine convoy transporting military and civilian peacekeepers, along with essential contractors, from Beirut to UNIFIL headquarters was halted by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel a few kilometres…
Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 2819 (2026) on Libya sanctions renewal during the meeting on the situation in Libya 14 April 2026
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Security Council extends sanctions regime on Libya until August 2027
NEW YORK – The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2819 (2026), extending the Libya sanctions regime and the Panel of Experts' mandate until August 2027. The resolution maintains measures against illicit…
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The Special Representative of The Secretary-General Concludes a Working Visit to Niger to Strengthen Peace and Security
As part of his ongoing commitment to support countries in the sub-region in consolidating peace and security, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the…
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UNSOS national staff receive training on accredited mediation skills
Mogadishu, 16 April 2026 - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) is conducting an accredited mediation training for 18 staff, equipping them with dispute resolution skills to effectively manage challenges and…
Planting the seeds of peace: Youth Champions are investing in a greener Cyprus
Planting the seeds of peace: Youth Champions are investing in a greener Cyprus
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Full Transcript of UN Secretary-General's Press Encounter on the Middle East
Ladies and gentlemen of the media, Thank you very much for your presence. Justice is meant to be blind. But today, too many are choosing to turn a blind eye to justice itself. Around the world – and starkly in the Middle East…
UNMISS supports efforts to strengthen justice system ahead of South Sudan’s first democratic elections
WESTERN EQUATORIA - With South Sudan scheduled to hold its first post-independence elections in December, the time for preparations to ensure it is conducted peacefully and credibly is fast running out. Minimal funding has…
The aim of the training is to help peacekeepers improve operational planning, measure impact, and adapt interventions based on concrete and verifiable data, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the protection of civilians.
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Beni: MONUSCO peacekeepers trained on an operations planning tool
The MONUSCO Strategic Planning Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Peace Operations, through the Policy, Evaluation and Training Division based at United Nations Headquarters in New York, organized a training…
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UNOAU and AU insights from the CSM Community of Practice meeting on 26 February
AU, UN and the Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms convene the 15th Consultative Meeting on the Prevention and Management of Conflict (Desk-to-Desk)
Summary of the fifteenth UN–AU–Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (RECs/RMs) Desk‑to‑Desk Consultative Meeting