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Twenty-five rural women from diverse communities in Rivercess County were recently part of a week-long training to learn about modern contraception, optimal spacing of children, and other basic family planning concepts thanks…

Dozens of Liberia-bound passengers arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, all set to say goodbye to the place many of them had for several years called their home. For many of these…

The Security Council today extended the sanctions imposed on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war as well as the panel of experts tasked with monitoring compliance with the measures. In a unanimously adopted…

In early October, peacekeepers from the Nepalese Formed Police Unit (FPU-2) conducted a medical outreach at the St. John River City Clinic, 30 km from Grand Bassa County capital Buchanan. More than 90 patients were examined…

Aware of the important role effective law enforcement and administration of justice plays in consolidating peace and state authority, as well as accelerating development in a post-conflict environment, UNMIL continues to help…

Sonni, 33, is studying at the University of Liberia to become a teacher. She loves her calling but there is one fly in the ointment: she has eye vision problems. It doesn’t stop her from learning effectively but it is an…

Recently though, Bertin had every reason to smile as he was conferred a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Political Science from the United Methodist University in Liberia. “My father and mother are peasant…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Ms. Karin Landgren commended 125 Indian Police Officers, including 103 women and 22 men, for their contribution to peace in Liberia at an award ceremony held in the…

Aleem Siddique (UNMIL Spokesperson) Good morning everybody my name is Aleem Siddique, I am the spokesperson for UNMIL. And a very special, warm welcome to our UNMIL Radio listeners from across Liberia who are joining us for…

Near Verbatim Transcript of press conference of 16 January 2013 Chris Massaquoi, Inspector General, Liberia National Police and John Nielsen, UNPOL Commissioner meet the press. Chris Massaquoi, Inspector General, Liberia…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia Karin Landgren, has applauded members of the Jordanian Formed Police Unit 1(FPU) for the critical role they have…