UNMISS peacekeepers reassure vulnerable Greater Mundri communities they are neither alone nor forgotten
WESTERN EQUATORIA - In South Sudan, reaching families displaced by violence often begins with a treacherous journey. In Western Equatoria, the only road linking Yambio to Greater Mundri becomes nearly impassable during the…
As violence declines, peacekeepers step up support for communities in south Lebanon
A reduction in violence in recent weeks has enabled UNIFIL peacekeepers to expand their activities across south Lebanon, supporting local communities while continuing to implement Security Council Resolution 1701. Although…
Bangladesh Peacekeepers Awarded UN Medals for Service in UNISFA
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNISFA were this morning awarded UN medals, in recognition of their service. Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander Major General Ganesh Shreshta, who presided over the medal parade at…
Vietnamese Peacekeepers Awarded UN Medals for Service in Abyei
Vietnamese peacekeepers serving with the Vietnam Military Construction Engineering Contingent‑IV (VMCEC‑IV) were awarded United Nations Medals on 14 July 2026, in recognition of their dedicated service, professionalism and…
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- Environment
Solar Power and Safer Skies: UNSOS Strengthens Air Operations in Beledweyne
Inside Beledweyne Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower, Sector 4 Headquarters, air operations are underway, managed by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Behind each radio transmission lies a complex system of skilled…
Secretary-General appoints Ms. Rabab Fatima of Bangladesh as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)
Secretary-General António Guterres announce the appointment of Rabab Fatima as his new Special Representitave and head of UNAMA.
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga meets AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security
On 30 June, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, met with the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace…
A New Chapter: RSCE expands services across the global Peacekeeping community.
On 1 July 2026, the RSCE successfully assumed responsibility for key administrative and transactional functions previously managed by KJSO
UNOAU participates in induction training for the AU Military Staff Committee
From 29 to 30 June, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the African Union's induction and orientation training for new members of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the Peace and Security Council…
Two weeks after the attack on Am-Dafock, MINUSCA continues its efforts to protect civilians, maintain state authority, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance
Bangui, 15 July 2026 – Two weeks after the armed attack of 30 June on Am-Dafock, in the Prefecture of Vakaga, the situation has gradually calmed down since 5 July, although it remains fragile and unpredictable. During its…
Le Tribunal militaire de Bunia a organisé des audiences foraines afin d'examiner la situation de 115 personnes placées en détention préventive.
©MONUSCO Photo Didier Vignon DOSSOU-GBAKON
In Ituri, MONUSCO supported mobile court hearings to help reduce prison overcrowding
From 22 June to 14 July 2026, the Bunia Garrison Military Court held mobile court hearings to review the cases of 115 individuals who had remained in pretrial detention at Bunia Central Prison. At the conclusion of the…
Technical Committee Photo Competition Invites Participants to Capture Cyprus’ Shared Cultural Heritage
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, in collaboration with the Technical Committee on Youth, has launched a photo competition inviting participants to capture the island's shared cultural heritage through their own…