Peacekeeping news

The UN mission is dedicated to finding innovative ways to prevent conflict, ensure safe humanitarian aid, and advance peacebuilding across South Sudan. This includes the Indian Government deploying all-terrain vehicles to…

In the heart of Pristina, a transformative initiative is opening new doors for women across Kosovo, enabling them to turn their skills into sources of income. Supported by UNMIK and spearheaded by Sanija Murati, founder of…

To help reduce tensions and improve livelihoods, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers are conducting veterinary camps in Jonglei State to treat diseases, provide preventive care and free medicines as well as building the capacity of…

With a record number of active conflicts worldwide, the Security Council met on Tuesday to debate the future of UN peace operations. Governments and civil society organizations have so far submitted more than 60 contributions…

In Warrap State, abysmal, rain-drenched roads stopped patrolling peacekeepers serving with UNMISS from reaching their destination, but they did gather critical information – and repaired a broken Radio Miraya transmitter –…

During a visit to Ituri, the UN Under-Secretary-General for peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, called for concrete action to promote peace. Visiting the Ituri province on Saturday, September 6, the UN Under-Secretary…

The MONUSCO firefighting unit is regularly called upon to intervene in several regions of the country where the Mission is present. Two fires broke out on Thursday, September 4, in the afternoon in the city of Goma. The first…

UNIFIL effort to build the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has gathered momentum with more training activities conducted over the past week. On Saturday, several LAF officers and soldiers trained alongside UNIFIL…

Eastern Equatoria State’s fourth Police Community Relations Committee has been established in Magwi. Like similar committees elsewhere, its purpose it to be a link between citizens and law enforcement agents. Photo…

Following recurring clashes between farmers and cattle herders in Central Equatoria, UNMISS supported a forum where representatives from the two parties discussed and agreed on measures to put an end to their conflict…

In Pibor, UNMISS South Korean engineers built a 35-kilometer road connecting the town to nearby Bor and Akobo. As a result, the local market is booming, with traders actively selling locally produced goods like as maize…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Khassim Diagne of Senegal as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He…