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Italian peacekeepers donate essential goods to people displaced by violence along Blue Line
From school supplies to clothes as well as hygiene products and blankets, UNIFIL Italian peacekeepers recently donated a number of essential items to the population displaced by the ongoing violence across the Blue Line. The…
UNMISS patrol to remote rural communities helps deter conflict in Kapoeta East County
Fighting between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and Murle from Greater Pibor Administrative Area forced 430 women and children to flee their homes in Murkomot village. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA -…
DR Congo: Battle for Goma continues as ‘volatile’ crisis unfolds
As fighting intensifies between the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group and Congolese forces, UN chief of Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix underscored the critical state of the battle for eastern DRC’s regional capital Goma…
DR Congo emergency: next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies
Latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital. Dead…
Political leaders sign joint action plan to prevent violence and strengthen rule of law in Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative Area
JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - A National Accountability conference, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has concluded with political leaders signing a joint communique and action plan to prevent…
Tambura community members trained by UNMISS to protect civilians during conflict
To safeguard civilians, UNMISS trained 50 organized forces and community members in conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria, to protect civilians, support reconciliation and cultivate peace. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS…
Crisis in DRC: UN peacekeepers protecting civilians - and themselves - from large-scale offensive operations by M23 rebels
This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers alleviate dire shortage of drugs by delivering lifesaving medicines to Raja Hospital
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh have stepped up to support the health and well-being of the vulnerable population in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, donating essential medications and other supplies. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS…
New UNMISS-hosted Community Conversations radio show seeks to enhance civic and political space in South Sudan
UNMISS partnered with political leaders and communities to launch a new inclusive, interactive show on Radio Miraya to ensure all voices are heard as South Sudan transitions from conflict to peace & democracy. Photo by Isaac…
UNMISS builds capacity of prison wardens in Greater Mundri to ensure respect for inmate rights
UNMISS trained 40 prison wardens in Western Equatoria to uphold the safety, security and dignity of inmates based on the Mandela rules and strengthened their ability to support rehabilitation processes. Photo by Phillip Mbugo…