Peacekeeping news

Around 676 million women lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year – the highest figure since the 1990s. That’s one of the key findings of the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on Women, Peace and Security…

Abyei, 18 October 2025 – On 16 October, the Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visited Abyei to discuss with the administration and Ngok Dinka traditional leadership the impact of the…

By Maria Kabatanya As the disarmament team approached, combatants from the Retour, Réclamation et Réhabilitation (3R) armed group stood in two orderly lines expectantly, youthful faces and greying heads alike. Some carried…

This workshop aimed to share best practices, identify challenges encountered, and update the mapping of armed groups active in the province. The MONUSCO Child Protection Section, in collaboration with the Network of Civil…

On the final day of his visit to #SouthSudan, UN Peacekeeping Chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, stressed the full commitment of #UNMISS to protecting civilians and supporting the peace process, despite new constraints caused by the…

This training course focuses on understanding cryptocurrency mechanisms, identifying the risks associated with its use, and collecting and analyzing digital evidence. Amid the rapid evolution of digital and financial…

Members of the Civil Society Network in Eastern Equatoria developed a new action plan to boost engagement ahead of the country’s first elections as a sovereign state. Photo: Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA – "Through…

Sanguere-Lim, CAR – As the disarmament team approached, the Retour, Réclamation et Réhabilitation (3R) combatants stood in two orderly lines expectantly, youthful faces and graying heads alike. Some carried weapons of war…

This day was an opportunity to raise awareness among young girls about their rights, their potential, and their role in building a better future in their region. The International Day of the Girl was marked on 14 October in…

UN Peacekeeping Chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, is on a whirlwind visit to South Sudan to push for progress towards peace and explain the impact of the UN-wide financial crisis on UNMISS, which will be forced to reduce its…

Updated 16 October 2025. Financial constraints at the UN are forcing peacekeeping missions to reduce their operations by around 25% - significantly impacting their ability to protect civilians and advance peace in conflict…

In the Djugu territory, a new bridge over the Lidda River now connects Fataki to Libi, facilitating exchanges between communities. Restored bridges, a refurbished farm road and newly installed solar streetlights. MONUSCO…