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The 3rd Egyptian Combat Convoy Company Receives the United Nations Medal
One-hundred and ten members of the 3rd Egyptian Combat Convoy Company were awarded the United Nations medal on 20 December 2022, as a tangible recognition of the peacekeepers’ efforts and achievements. The Egyptian company…
Kapoeta leaders sensitized on conflict management principles to promote rule of law
In Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria, community leaders and county officials have participated in an UNMISS-facilitated forum that aimed at providing them greater clarity on conflict management principles as well as upholding the…
MINURSO PARADE IN HONOR OF THE NEWLY ARRIVED ACTING FORCE COMMANDER, MAJOR GENERAL CHOWDHURY MD MAIN ULLAH
On Wednesday 21 December 2022, MINURSO held a military parade in honor of the newly arrived Acting Force Commander, Major General Chowdhury Md Main Ullah of Bangladesh, who arrived in Laayoune on 20th December 2022. On behalf…
UNMISS warns of threats of mass attacks in Greater Jonglei
Juba, 21 December 2022: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about reported mobilisation of armed Nuer youth in the Greater Jonglei area. Such mobilisations have the potential to trigger…
DRC: UN Volunteers Fly to the Rescue of Vulnerable Children
UN Volunteers (UNV) program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now has more than 500 volunteers, including 300 working for MONUSCO and others for Funds and Programs of the Agencies of the UN system. The United Nations…
UNMISS and government authorities visit Fashoda in the wake of conflict that has left thousands displaced
An upsurge of violence over the past months in Upper Nile, South Sudan, has resulted in some 20,000 newly displaced people temporarily settling outside the UNMISS base in Kodok. The UN Peacekeeping mission and government…
Juba protection of civilians forum ends with unanimous call to end violence, foster social cohesion
Internally displaced persons and representatives from six neighbouring communities in Juba recently gathered to discuss how to better keep civilians safe and relations harmonious. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS Peace and social…
A somber ceremony in honour of deceased Ghanaian peacekeeper
On 21 December, at a somber ceremony at Rafik Hariri International Airport , UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro and representatives of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) honoured and bade…
Displaced persons in Tambura prepare for second Christmas sheltering at UNMISS temporary base
The holiday season is upon us, and displaced people sheltering at the UNMISS temporary base in Tambura believe it is time to be joyous and grateful that they are alive despite celebrating their second Christmas away from home…
UNMISS Quick Impact Projects to support returnees coming back from Tambura
Residents of Kpatanayo village, having returned home from displacement, waiting for the inauguration ceremony of an UNMISS-funded healthcare centre. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - “I was displaced from my…