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Intensifying hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo involving the non-state armed group M23 have caused further mass displacement in the mineral-rich region, with fears that the regional capital Goma could…
Progressing the peace agreement and participating in South Sudan’s first democratic elections was the hot topic among participants at an UNMISS-hosted grassroots event in the Guri South area, a suburb of Juba. Photo by James…
UNMISS peacekeepers met Prophet Dak Kueth in Jonglei State to leverage his influence over youth to demobilize and prevent violence in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – In a…
Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson noted the Rwandan-backed rebels seizure of Sake, in South Kivu, “which increases the threat” to the regional capital Goma – all of which is…
Some 42 Abyei firefighters, including 26 women, participated in a fire safety training at the mission headquarters on 21 January. The training, organized by UNPOL in collaboration with UNMAS and the Security Section, aimed to…
Beirut, Lebanon — January 10, 2025 — UNTSO Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) has restarted its operations after the signature of the ceasefire agreement on 27 November 2024 and has officially returned to Patrol Base West, marking…
To improve community mobility and ensure access to essential services, peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving in Eastern Equatoria are repairing a 98-kilometer road connecting Torit to Lafon. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
South Korean peacekeepers gifted more than 1,000 bars of soap, blankets, quilts, and intravenous fluids, essential for treating dehydration from cholera-related diarrhea, at an official ceremony at Bor Hospital. Photo by Mach…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday expressed optimism for Lebanon's future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with a call on the new government, the Lebanese people, and international community to…
Two senior UN peacekeeping officials briefed the Security Council on Friday on recent developments in Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan, and the challenges facing “blue helmets” serving there. Under-Secretary-General for…
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for the immediate restoration of calm following an outbreak of violence which has resulted in an unverified number of casualties and looting of businesses in the…
Community leaders and residents in Twic, Warrap, celebrate the handover of three newly installed boreholes, providing much-needed access to clean water. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS. WARRAP – Access to safe drinking…