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Secretary-General's message on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Human trafficking is a horrific crime and an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity. Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse — especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of…
Khassim Diagne : « MONUSCO has no other agenda in the DRC, except to restore peace »
Khassim Diagne :« MONUSCO has no other agenda in the DRC, except to restore peace ». Photo MONUSCO/Jonathan Fuanani « MONUSCO has no other agenda in the Democratic Republic of Congo than to restore peace. Do not believe the…
SRSG Ziadeh calls for calm, restoration of freedom of movement and avoiding further escalation in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is following the developments in northern Kosovo with concern. She calls for calm, restoration of freedom of movement and avoiding further…
Picard Naval Exercises off Lebanon’s Coast
UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) conducted the Picard naval exercises off the coast of Lebanon on 28 July 2022, to enhance the coordination between its multi-national vessels. Picard is the acronym for Periodic Capability…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Switzerland
On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Since 1990 Switzerland has been sending unarmed military observers and liaison officers to UN…
UNMISS follow-up patrol to Twic County assesses security situation, finds safe but precarious conditions
Internally displaced persons in Twic County are lacking adequate shelter, food and medicines, a recent UNMISS patrol team found. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP- A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) joint patrol…
Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities”
Jean-Pierre Lacroix : « Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities ». Photo Monusco / Carine Tope The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean…
Chinese peacekeepers in Wau hand over sports equipment, help breaking stereotypes about girls
One of the female footballers demonstrating both a new kit and good control of the (also new) ball with her team mates in Wau practicing in the background. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL: Sports are…
Violence in South Sudan dropped slightly but sexual violence cases surge, says latest UNMISS report
Juba, 2 August 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is very concerned that cases of conflict-related sexual violence are surging, despite an overall decrease in the number of civilians affected by violence across the…
UNMISS asked to assist reconciliation efforts between feuding communities in Nimule area
An UNMISS team in a meeting to discuss how to reduce tensions between feuding communities in Magwi County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Following a long period of unrest and violence between cattle keepers…