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Peace partners warn ongoing military confrontations are causing “tremors of an impending explosion” in South Sudan
The people of South Sudan are renowned for their patience, resilience and persistence in pursuing the peace and democracy they were promised when their leaders signed a landmark revitalized agreement in 2018. But the hopes…
UNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day
On June 2, 50 participants gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel inside the UN buffer zone, to join a conversation facilitated by UNFICYP and environment experts on water scarcity affecting the island. This event, held as part of…
Community conversations on justice and accountability brings hope to women in Kuajiena
Community members gather in the small village of Kuajiena to discuss peace, security and justice during an open dialogue focused on accountability through the military court system, facilitated by UNMISS and supported by the…
UN Secretary-General appoints Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)…
Peacekeepers and communities unite for an environmental clean-up campaign in Yambio
UNMISS peacekeepers and community members in Yambio launched a collective clean-up campaign, removing a mountain of garbage from the central city, that was not only threatening the environment but also the health and…
Cows, Pastures, and Family: In Ituri, Former Militants Return to Civilian Life
Samuel, now an ex-combatant, claims to have convinced a dozen young people to lay down their arms, return to civilian life and move towards a better life. Saturday, May 24, 2025. It is a little past 11 a.m., under the…
Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, with two-year terms beginning in January 2026. They will serve…
Peace begins with clean and healthy communities
UNMISS peacekeepers united with local authorities, lecturers and students to clean-up the university in Wau, promoting a cleaner and safer environment for learning as well as building community togetherness and pride. WAU -…
Message from the Secretary-General | World Environment Day
This World Environment Day focuses on solutions to beat plastic pollution. And rightly so. Plastic pollution is choking our planet – harming ecosystems, well-being, and the climate. Plastic waste clogs rivers, pollutes the…
VIDEO MESSAGE FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
This World Environment Day focuses on solutions to beat plastic pollution. And rightly so. Plastic pollution is choking our planet – harming ecosystems, well-being, and the climate. Plastic waste clogs rivers, pollutes the…