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UNIFIL’s Sector East Commander hosts luncheon for local dignitaries
UNIFIL’s Sector East (SECEAST) Headquarters (HQ) and its Commander Brigadier General Venancio Aguado de Diego yesterday organized a luncheon for the local authorities of South Lebanon at its base in Marjayoun. Members of…
UNISFA condemns recent attacks in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) condemns all attacks perpetrated by unknown armed groups in Abyei Area which resulted in deaths and injuries of civilians. UNISFA expresses its deepest condolences…
UN in South Sudan concerned about civilians fleeing clashes in Upper Nile
Thousands of South Sudanese civilians are fleeing to neighbouring Ethiopia as Government troops advance on a rebel stronghold in the Upper Nile region, a senior United Nations official today said, expressing grave concern…
Troops' service to peace recognised in Summer Medal Parade.
NICOSIA, 10 July 2017 – This Monday, under the setting Cyprus sun, 248 military personnel trooped across the UN flight hangar to receive awards in the service of peace. Officiating at the event were Head of Mission and…
Bi-communal Festival in PYLA
More than 5,000 people attended the annual festival in Cyprus' only bi-communal village, Pyla , on 30 June and 1 July, enjoying a smorgasbord of food, drink, entertainment and shopping. Supported by UNFICYP since its…
Working with UNIFIL, LAF confirms 8 new Blue Line points
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) geographical team notes the LAF coordinates in the Blue Line marking process near Blida, south-eastern Lebanon. Along the Blue Line near Blida fields, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Blue Line team…
UN offers up new strategy to advance peace, stability in Libya
Secretary-General António Guterres today launched a United Nations strategy to help bring about peace and stability in Libya and end a protracted crisis that has caused immense suffering and contributed to instability beyond…
Côte d'Ivoire is inspiring example of UN peacekeeping success, country’s leader tells Assembly
The President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, today cited the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations in his West African country as an inspiration for the world Organization to increase its initiatives. “The…
Peace operations ‘not a substitute’ for diplomatic efforts, Security Council told
United Nations peace operations must be deployed in support of – not in place of – active diplomatic efforts, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council today, as he outlined some critical changes necessary…
Window of opportunity for peace in Mali ‘slowly narrowing,’ warns Secretary-General
Speaking at a ministerial meeting at United Nations Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres today voiced concern over the delayed implementation of the peace agreement in Mali. “We meet less than a year before the…