Emergency responders also succeeded in bringing the blaze under control and preventing it from spreading to neighboring houses. However, around ten households lost their belongings.
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Goma: MONUSCO and Municipal Civil Protection Firefighters Rescue Three Children from Two Fires in the Les Volcans and Himbi Neighborhoods
Two fires broke out on Monday, 22 June, in the Les Volcans and Himbi neighborhoods of Goma, North Kivu. The first fire occurred around midday on Lin Lusi Street in the Les Volcans neighborhood. According to initial reports…
USG Lacroix concludes his visit to Pristina and Belgrade
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has now concluded his visit to Pristina and Belgrade, where he met with senior officials, representatives of the diplomatic community, international…
New Security Council resolution upholds accountability for attacks against peacekeepers
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday that calls for accountability for crimes committed against UN peacekeepers.
USG DiCarlo highlights the importance of stronger UN-civil society partnerships for peacebuilding
Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo Remarks at the event “From Geneva to New York: Taking Stock of the CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding” New York, 25 June 2026 Excellencies…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Colombia
The Secretary-General commends the people of Colombia for the peaceful conduct of the presidential elections that resulted in the election o
At Jeju Forum, ASG Khiari highlights youth leadership in shaping peaceful and inclusive AI governance
Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Video message at Jeju Forum Sustainability, Peace, Empowerment, And Korea (SPEAK) Program 25 June 2026…
The objective of this immersion is clear: to equip the women of the Advisory Group with the necessary tools to translate harsh field realities and early warnings into concrete, sharp, and actionable policy recommendations for high-level decision-makers.
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Security Sector Reform in the DRC: Women Move "From Participation to Influence"
These key actors have laid the groundwork for a paradigm shift:no longer just sitting at the table, but shaping the decisions made around it
Peacekeepers support rehabilitation of civilian infrastructure
Despite challenging conditions on the ground, UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to undertake tasks in support of vital civilian infrastructure such as repairs and rehabilitation of water networks and bridges in south Lebanon…
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DiCarlo warns of narrowing window to avert wider escalation in Sudan
Remarks by Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON SUDAN New York, 26 June 2026 Madam President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief on Sudan. Let…
After more than two years of relative calm, the territory of Mambasa has been facing a deterioration in the security situation since the beginning of the year.
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Fight against armed groups: Mambasa residents pledge to work with MONUSCO to strengthen Protection of Civilians
“ We need MONUSCO to restore security to our territory,” stated unequivocally Mungeni Yuma, coordinator of Civil Society/Forces Vives in the Mambasa territory, located 174 kilometers west of Bunia in Ituri Province. For this…
This comprehensive approach helps strengthen trust between communities, supports the gradual restoration of State authority and contributes to creating the conditions for lasting peace.
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Ituri: New Governor commends MONUSCO Force's role in protecting civilians
A few days after taking office, the Military Governor of Ituri Province, Major General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba Batoka, visited 25 June 2026 MONUSCO's military facilities at Ndoromo Camp in Bunia. He was accompanied by the Head…
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This Week in DPPA: 20 - 26 June 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo holds bilateral meetings on the margins of the OAS Summit in Panama On the margins of the Organization of American…