Peacekeeping news

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh regrets that the adopted law on the Independent Media Commission does not fully incorporate or address the concerns and recommendations…

Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on raising healthy animals. Photo by Ludanga Jimmy/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL…

JUBA: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on its 13th…

In Greater Tonj, Warrap State, UNMISS, UNDP, and partners have collaborated on a circuit court project funded by the South Sudan Multi-partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF) to combat…

In Western Equatoria, two newly constructed bridges are set to connect people, improve livelihoods, and facilitate the work of peacekeepers and humanitarians. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Residents along…

In Lakes state, UNMISS supported a wide range of stakeholders to hold productive discussions on fully participating in South Sudan’s political landscape. Photo by James Mawien/UNMISS. LAKES – “During the civil wars of 2013…

UNIFIL peacekeepers, collaborating with the Lebanese Red Cross, have been providing crucial medical care to displaced people in Tyre, southern Lebanon. This effort shows that local and international communities are standing…

JUBA - On the 13th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, I’d like to assure you of the UN family’s continued support to this country’s people and leaders as you navigate a complex path to peace and democratic transition…

On 04 July, MINURSO celebrated United States of America’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. The day commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified…

In a demonstration of Lebanon’s continued commitment and support to Security Council Resolution 1701, which forms the core of UNIFIL’s mandate, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lebanese Parliament, Fadi…

In Upper Nile State, some 40 members of the electoral commission, law enforcement groups, and defense forces received two days of training on upholding human rights during the electoral process. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS…

Local chiefs in Lainya County have expressed concern about insufficient resources in the justice sector. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Police stations, courts, judges, and prisons are all…