Peacekeeping news

Chairing a regular Tripartite meeting at a UN position in Ras al-Naqoura today, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro congratulated Lebanese and Israeli army representatives on the recent and…

On 11 November, UNIFIL officials met with dozens of women from South Lebanon to listen and discuss ways forward to support women of the south. This was part of the Global Open Days on Women, Peace, and Security organized by…

On 11 November, MINURSO celebrated Poland's Independence Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. Poland is one of the 51 States signatories of the United Nations Charter and by…

Is Lebanon turning to solar power faster than other nations? Probably not but considering Lebanese citizens regularly depend on fuel-powered generators to power their homes, the recent turn to solar is more than noticeable…

Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations, Jean Pierre-Lacroix, wrapped up his four-day visit to South Sudan by assuring the citizens of the world's youngest nation full support from peacekeepers and humanitarians alike…

It's been a productive day for Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix as he visited Bor, South Sudan, to see firsthand the work being done by the United Nations and it's partners to protect civilians, reduce community…

Since 2007, UNIFIL has implemented countless projects in support of South Lebanon’s population. These civil-military and quick-impact projects are mainly financed by UNIFIL or by troop-contributing countries. However, a…

On the first day of his visit to South Sudan, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, met with senior leaders from UNMISS, humanitarian partners and the donor community. Photo by Priyanka…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is deeply concerned by ongoing developments and the potential escalation of the security situation that will ultimately impact people on…

To help ongoing efforts to galvanize South Sudan's quest for lasting peace, UNMISS and UNDP jointly organized a capacity building workshop for parliamentarians in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS EASTERN…

School children in Ngolembo, Western Bahr el Ghazal, no longer need to attend classes under trees. Thanks to an UNMISS intervention, the primary school in the area has been rehabilitated with seven classrooms, two office…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh visited the municipality of Kamenicë/Kamenica on 4 November, where she met with Mayor Kadri Rahimaj, the Deputy Mayor for…