UNMISS patrol to Ezo reassures struggling communities they are not alone
WESTERN EQUATORIA - For the people of Ezo, in South Sudan's far western corner, the arrival of a helicopter is more than the sound of rotating blades—it is a reminder they have not been forgotten. Bordering the Central…
On a daily basis, the Mission supports national authorities in improving detention conditions, strengthening prison security, enhancing healthcare services and protecting the rights of persons deprived of liberty.
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MONUSCO marks Nelson Mandela International Day in Bunia, promoting the dignity and reintegration of detainees
Bunia, 20 July 2026 – At Bunia Central Prison in Ituri Province, Nelson Mandela International Day was commemorated on 18 July 2026 under the theme of dignity, solidarity and hope. Organized by MONUSCO's Corrections Unit, in…
MINUSCA highlights progress made in strengthening State authority and its action in Am-Dafock
During its weekly press conference, MINUSCA Interim Spokesperson Joël Ndoli Pierre highlighted several advances made in recent days in the implementation of the Mission’s mandate. Discussions focused in particular on…
Los murales, realizados por un grupo de artistas de Guaviare, han servido para enseñar arte a niños y jóvenes y han permitido ser un punto de encuentro en busca de reconciliación y paz.
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How Art and Muralism Transformed Lives in Guaviare
A visual artist and a young muralist ended up meeting in Guaviare thanks to the opportunities created by the Peace Agreement.
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ASG Khiari highlights strategic UN–OIC partnership in advancing peace and regional stability
Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Remarks to the General Cooperation Meeting between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic…
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United Nations and Organization of Islamic Cooperation convene 17th General Cooperation Meeting in Geneva
Geneva, 22 July 2026 — Senior representatives from the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened today in Geneva for the 17th General Cooperation Meeting between the two organizations and…
Statement by the UN Special Envoy on recent escalation
Amman, 23 July 2026 - I am alarmed by the resumption of attacks by Ansar Allah on commercial shipping and the renewed disruption of maritime navigation in the Red Sea. Over the past weeks, I have engaged intensively with…
UNMAS destroys explosive remnants of war across South Sudan with support from the Netherlands
BILINYANG - The civil wars that plagued South Sudan for decades have left a deadly legacy of millions of explosive remnants that have killed or injured more than 5000 people in the last 20 years. The town of Bilinyang, 25…
In Nyakunde, Ituri, MONUSCO patrols are helping restore communities' confidence and revive the Ebola response. Health authorities are calling for a sustained presence to protect communities and ensure continuity of care.
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In Nyakunde, peacekeepers restore communities’ confidence in the fight against Ebola
Nyakunde, 22 July 2026 – Life appears to have returned to normal in Nyakunde, a locality in Irumu Territory, about 40 kilometres from Bunia in Ituri Province. On 16 July, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission…
Jean Arnault Holds Round of Meetings with Political Leaders in Lebanon
Following his briefing to the Security Council, Jean Arnault, Officer in Charge of UNSCOL, held a round of meetings this week with Lebanese political leaders and representatives to listen to their views on the fragile…
Jean Arnault receives parliamentary petition for the renewal of UNIFIL’s mandate
Officer-in-Charge of UNSCOL Jean Arnault received a delegation representing 86 Members of Parliament, who submitted a petition addressed to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calling for the renewal of UNIFIL’s…
Accompanied by the Commander of the Northern Sector, Brigadier General Md. Saiful Alam Bhuiyan, and the Commander of the Nepalese contingent, Colonel Deepak Khadka, the Force Commander met with the troops and reviewed activities conducted from MONUSCO’s mobile operating base.
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Ebola: In Mongbwalu, Force commander reaffirms MONUSCO’s commitment to secure health facilities
The Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, travelled to Mongbwalu, epicenter of the Ebola…