UN peacekeepers conduct a night patrol in Bentiu, South Sudan. Photo: UN/Gregorio Cunha
- Future of Peacekeeping
UN peace operations work to create and preserve peace
Supporting the first democratic elections after brutal civil wars in Mozambique and Cambodia. Disarming thousands of child soldiers in Sierra Leone. Helping to secure Namibia’s independence from South Africa. These are some…
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- Press Releases
Victims and their families must remain at the centre of initiatives to resolve missing persons cases
Efforts to determine the fate of persons still missing from the conflict in Kosovo must remain inclusive, grounded in human rights and – above all – centred on victims and their families. On today’s International Day of the…
WHO, UNMISS and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in Ezo
WESTERN EQUATORIA - At the border between South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), trade and family ties connect communities on both sides. For many residents of Ezo, Western Equatoria State, crossing the…
SRSG Due calls for urgent action to end violence against women
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Peter Due, expresses profound sadness at the loss of lives of two women, reportedly at the hands of their husbands, within a matter of days. He extends…
More than a Peace Circle: Aweil youth find belonging through shared stories
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In South Sudan, every gathering brings together stories shaped by different life experiences, shared pain and resilience. A recent peace circle in Aweil was no exception. Participants came together…
The peacekeepers maintain a presence on the ground, conducting regular patrols, particularly alongside the Congolese army, in order to protect civilians and secure the main roads.
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Ituri: in Fataki and Bule, MONUSCO strengthens civilian protection to support the return of displaced people
In Fataki and Bule, in Djugu Territory, Ituri Province, MONUSCO peacekeepers are continuing their civilian protection operations in a still-fragile security environment. MONUSCO Force Commander Lieutenant General Ulisses de…
UNMISS honours fallen peacekeepers
JUBA – It was a perfect day for a final goodbye. The sun shone brightly on a simple yet poignant memorial service in Juba today. Colleagues from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) gathered to pay their…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 22 - 28 August 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Secretary-General presents review on the future of UN peace operations On 26 August, Secretary-General António Guterres presented…
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- Security Council
Haiti needs concrete action amid escalating gang violence, Special Representative tells Council
Following a deadly spate of gang attacks on civilians in Haiti and amid reports of illicit weapons slipping into the Caribbean country, the Security Council called an emergency meeting on 28 August to discuss the latest…
- Security Council
Remarks to the Security Council by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH ) Carlos Ruiz Massieu Remarks to the Security Council on Haiti Port-au-Prince, 26 August 2026 [as delivered]…
Statement by the SRSG and Head of UNFICYP on the boat accident off the coast of Kyrenia/Girne
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP on the boat accident off the coast of Kyrenia/Girne.