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Civil society and faith-based groups call for unity and speedy formation of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal government
Physically distant but closely together in their demands for the speedy formation of a new government in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State: civil society representatives at an UNMISS-led forum. Civil society and faith-based…
Central African Republic: elections are ‘unique opportunity’ for peace - Guterres
The UN Secretary-General has called for parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) to prioritize national dialogue and consensus-building ahead of elections scheduled to begin in December. “The coming period will be…
UNPOL Balkissa Nassamou Nana: Flying the flag for the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda
Maria Kabatanya United Nations police officer Balkissa Nassamou Nana has no qualms about making it known that her gender is an invaluable asset to the work of MINUSCA’s proximity police team in the Kilometre 5 (PK5)…
As South Sudan starts reopening schools, UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia hand over educational material to displaced children
To counter disruptions in education caused by COVID-19, UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia hand over school materials for displaced children in Bentiu. “I am looking forward to resuming lessons and going to school again,” says…
Virtual ministerial meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly spotlights the CAR
MARIA KABATANYA A high-level virtual ministerial meeting on the Central African Republic (CAR) was organized by the United Nations on 1 October 2020, on the sidelines of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Co-chaired…
UNAMID JSR congratulates the Sudanese parties on the formal signing of the peace agreement
Juba, 03 October 2020 – The Joint Special Representative for the African Union-United Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Jeremiah Mamabolo, today attended the formal signing of the peace agreement between the transitional Government…
Conclusions of the Virtual High-Level Ministerial Meeting on the Central African Republic | Summary of the Co-chairs
Held on Interprefy, 1 October 2020 On 1 October 2020, a virtual High-Level Ministerial Meeting on the Central African Republic was held in the margins of the 75th ordinary session of the General Assembly of the United Nations…
Statement by SRSG Tanin on recent reported incidents directed against non-majority communities
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, has expressed concern over the growing number of reported incidents directed against non-majority communities during recent weeks, including…
UNMISS peacekeepers respond to intercommunal clashes near Bentiu
UNMISS peacekeepers based in Bentiu are patrolling an area in Abienmom, where clashes have taken place. Recent intercommunal clashes in the area of Abienmom near Bentiu have prompted local authorities to request the presence…
Community leaders scale up COVID-19 awareness at the UNMISS Protection of Civilians site in Bentiu
A young South Sudanese man washes his hands. Frequent and thorough handwashing is one of the most effective ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Gabriel Mawich a community leader at the UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC…