The participants were unanimous on one point: during election periods, women are often the victims of insults and intimidation from their political opponents. / Photos MONUSCO As part of the fight against cyber-harassment…
Confident. That’s the word that best describes Chief Private Ryan Herdhika, as he skilfully operates heavy equipment in Bangui, the Central African Republic, more than 10,000 kilometers away from his home near Jakarta…
In Wau, South Sudan, a state-level political parties forum jointly hosted by UNMISS, the AU, and RJMEC, saw spirited conversations on the need for extending political and civic space before this young nation heads to the…
As the Sudan crisis continues, hundreds of thousands have crossed porous borders to neighbouring South Sudan in search of safety. Many are returnees who once left this young nation to escape war and, now, find themselves once…
Panelists answered questions when Radio Miraya celebrated International Youth Day in Aweil. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- With customary laws allowing for early, often forced marriages, and with the…
On 20 August, MINURSO celebrated the State Foundation Day of Hungary by raising their national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Ceremonies and festivities are held nationwide to celebrate the event including flag hoisting…
This year’s World Humanitarian Day marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. On that dark day, we lost 22 colleagues, including Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello. That tragedy…
Abyei, 18 August 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) has expressed serious concern about the ongoing hostilities in and around Kadugli, South Kordofan, which led to the targeting of a UNISFA…
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns the assaults against UN peacekeepers and damage to UN vehicles by personnel from the Turkish Cypriot side this morning. The incident took place inside the…
Bamako, August 17, 2023 - The withdrawal of MINUSMA from Mali, requested by the Malian transitional authorities and subsequently approved by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2690, is continuing. As part of…
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is concerned by plans for unauthorized construction work by the Turkish Cypriot side inside the UN buffer zone, near Pyla/Pile. UNFICYP warned against unauthorized…
Youth representatives from Yei River County call for inclusion in South Sudan's democratic transition and request training to battle climate change. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – August 12 is annually…
