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UNMISS patrol in Ikotos County inspires new hope for peace among locals
UNMISS peacekeepers organized football matches while on patrol in Ikotos County in the Eastern Equatoria region of South Sudan. Locals in Ikotos County in Eastern Equatoria are upbeat about new peace prospects in their…
South Sudan: UN peacekeeping review urges emphasis on supporting political process
A latest review of the United Nations peacekeeping operation in South Sudan has found that reaching a political solution to the ongoing conflict is the most effective way to protect civilians, a senior UN official said…
Syria: ‘Actions, not words’ needed to save lives in East Ghouta – UN humanitarian wing
Following Sunday’s military operations in Syria’s east Ghouta, which claimed 30 lives, including women and children, reliable reports indicate that fighting continued and that shelling between East Ghouta and Damascus was…
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres meets his Special Representative for Liberia, Farid Zarif
27 February 2018, New York - United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres met with his Special Representative for Liberia and Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Mr. Farid Zarif. SRSG Zarif had a…
Nepalese peacekeepers organize farewell football tournament in Rumbek
Cultural performances were part of a well-attended football tournament in Rumbek, co-organized by Nepalese peacekeepers. The outgoing Nepalese battalion serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s Field Office in…
Construction of UNMISS-funded police post initiated in Makuac
Residents in Makuac were pleased as the construction of a new, UNMISS-funded police post was launched. Photo: Manyang Mayom/UNMISS Residents of the Makuac district in Aguok North County are celebrating the launch of the…
UN mission welcomes Afghan Government’s proposal for peace talks with Taliban
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Wednesday welcomed the Government’s renewed call for unconditional peace talks with the Taliban and expressed strong support for its vision for peace.
MONUSCO launches activities as part of the 5th edition of Zero Discrimination Day
Photo MONUSCO/ Goma, 26 february 2018 – According to the testimonies of some people living with HIV (PLH), they continue to experience the effects of discrimination in various forms in the public and private sectors, as well…
YEI TOWN RESIDENTS ATTRIBUTE A MONTH OF RELATIVE CALM TO UNMISS PRESENCE
As a result of the robust and permanent presence of peacekeepers in the area, children in Yei town can walk to school with a light spring instead of fear in their steps. Residents of Yei town in the Yei River area have…
UNMIL supports the University of Liberia to organize a course and conference on security sector reform
22 February 2018, Monrovia - UNMIL supported the University of Liberia (UL) to convene a two-day Conference on Security Sector Reform (SSR) funded through the Quick Impact Project (QIP). The main objective was to promote…