New approach to solving cattle migration conflict brings hope to Central Equatorian communities
LAINYA – “Our home is the world, our bedroom is the soft grass underneath the night sky.” Born in Darfur as member of the Fallata tribe, widely known as a sub-branch of the greater Ambororo cattle keeper community from West…
UNIFIL continues to supply local communities with essentials. Photo: UNIFIL
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Lebanon: UN peacekeepers count hundreds of Israeli strikes and incursions in a single weekend
Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times between Friday and Sunday, the UN's peacekeeping mission in the country reported Monday – among the heaviest fire seen in months…
Maloum, Ouaka (CAR), 9 August 2026: Former combatants hand over their weapons to officials during a Disarmament and Demobilization (DDR) operation conducted by the UEPNDDRR with MINUSCA support. A total of 69 ex-combatants from the UPC and anti-Balaka groups, including one woman, laid down their arm
Disarmament in Maloum: 69 Ex-Combatants Lay Down Their Arms to Support Peace in the Ouaka
On 9 August 2026, in Maloum, Ouaka prefecture, 69 ex-combatants from the UPC and anti-Balaka armed groups, including one woman, were disarmed and demobilized by the Execution Unit of the National Disarmament, Demobilization…
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Security Council Briefing - 11 August 2026 (West Bank).
Madam President, Members of the Security Council , Thank you for convening this important meeting on the situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. It comes at a critical moment. While the fragile…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Colombia
The Secretary-General is saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-ma
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West Bank at a critical moment, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process tells Security Council
UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov’s Remarks to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East 11 August 2026 As Delivered Madam President, Members of the Security…
Resolution 1701 for peace and stabilty in south Lebanon
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara today said principles of Security Council Resolution 1701 – adopted exactly two decades ago and which forms basis of UNIFIL’s mandate – remain the…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Colombia
The Secretary-General is saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-ma
UNSMIL
UNSMIL urges an end to the clashes in Zawiya and those responsible to be held accountable.
TRIPOLI, 11 August 2026: UNSMIL strongly condemns the ongoing clashes in Zawiya and previously in Surman and calls on all conflict parties to cease fighting immediately and halt all provocative movements that could further…
SPF EOD personnel pose for a group photo upon completing the capacity-development programme, funded by the Government of Japan.
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Aisha’s Journey Toward Empowering Women in Somalia's Security Sector
A Mother, an Officer, a Pioneer At 37 years old, Aisha (not real name) is redefining what is possible for women in Somalia's security sector. A dedicated officer of the Somali Police Force (SPF), a mother of four, and an…
Thai peacekeepers recognized with UN Medal for building safer and more resilient communities
JUBA – A repaired road means more than an easier journey. It means humanitarian aid reaches vulnerable people in need, farmers get produce to market, families can access essential services, and communities can connect for…
Bangui: Participants gather for the Steering Committee meeting of the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) on 10 August 2026, aimed at assessing a $29M portfolio of peacebuilding initiatives in CAR. Photo MINUSCA / Clarisse Zihindula E'ka
United Nations Peacebuilding Fund: Over $29 Million Invested to Support Peace and Stability in CAR
Meeting on 10 August 2026 in Bangui, the Steering Committee (COPIL) of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) reviewed the implementation status of a portfolio of nine projects representing nearly $29 million in…