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DR Congo’s fragile detente ‘could yet unravel’, Security Council warned
Planning for a drawdown of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is well underway, but much work still remains to be done to put the country firmly on the path to long-term stability and…
CAR Ministry of Justice boosted by electoral and Covid-19 support
MINUSCA today delivered vital electoral and Covid-19 support to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of the Central African Republic (CAR) in Bangui – part of a joint MINUSCA and UNDP project to support judicial…
Despite recent conflicts, UNMISS Indian vets visit volatile Pibor to treat sick livestock and train locals
Prized assets received medical treatment as Indian vets serving with UNMISS visited the Pibor area. Conflict or no conflict, flooding or no flooding: cattle, essential to the livelihood of many South Sudanese people, require…
ZAMBATT FET: Fighting Covid-19 and malaria in Birao
Birao, Central African Republic (CAR) – With the twin threats of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and malaria still very much present in Birao, northern CAR – the Female Engagement Team of the Zambian Contingent rolled…
New report highlights value of UN’s human rights work in the field
The UN’s work in promoting dialogue between Arabic and Kurdish groups in Iraq is just one example of how human rights personnel are playing a critical role at the Organization’s peace operations around the world. The case is…
UNIFIL donation empowers women in south Lebanon
UNIFIL Civil Affairs Office recently handed over food processing equipment to the “Better Society” organization in the southern Lebanese village of Suwwanan, thus benefiting local farmers and women’s cooperatives. More than…
People with eye problems receive medication and reading glasses in Wau
Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Wau have been helping hundreds of people suffering from eye ailments and/or poor vision. More than three hundred people suffering from eye problems in Wau have received medication and been offered…
Italian peacekeepers distribute food packages to needy families
UNIFIL’s Italian peacekeepers launched yesterday a campaign in south-western Lebanon to distribute food packages to needy families in order to ameliorate the food security situation of the host communities. The UNIFIL…
Wau youth learn how to better contribute to peaceful intercommunal relations
Youth from different ethnic groups in Western Bahr el-Ghazal State learning more on how to promote social cohesion. Youth representatives in Western Bahr el-Ghazal have brainstormed to better understand what role young people…
UNFICYP peacekeepers recognized for their service in Cyprus
In September and October, UNFICYP underwent its bi-annual rotation, during which the Force’s troop contributing countries rotate their contingents on the island. Major General Cheryl attended the ceremonies and expressed…