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Jean-Pierre Lacroix : « Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities ». Photo Monusco / Carine Tope The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean…

One of the female footballers demonstrating both a new kit and good control of the (also new) ball with her team mates in Wau practicing in the background. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL: Sports are…

Internally displaced persons in Twic County are lacking adequate shelter, food and medicines, a recent UNMISS patrol team found. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP- A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) joint patrol…

On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Since 1990 Switzerland has been sending unarmed military observers and liaison officers to UN…

UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) conducted the Picard naval exercises off the coast of Lebanon on 28 July 2022, to enhance the coordination between its multi-national vessels. Picard is the acronym for Periodic Capability…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is following the developments in northern Kosovo with concern. She calls for calm, restoration of freedom of movement and avoiding further…

Khassim Diagne :« MONUSCO has no other agenda in the DRC, except to restore peace ». Photo MONUSCO/Jonathan Fuanani « MONUSCO has no other agenda in the Democratic Republic of Congo than to restore peace. Do not believe the…

Human trafficking is a horrific crime and an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity. Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse — especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of…

A woman in Bor receives an artificial leg years after she lost her own. The Indian peacekeepers helped many in a similar situation by distributing prosthetic limbs. Photos: Mach Samuel & Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS JONGLEI – There…

Khassim Diagne: « MONUSCO is not responsible for the death of the demonstrators who looted and vandalized its base in Goma ». Photo/Monusco "We have a duty of accountability. The Mission is committed to respect for human…

No more trials will be held under the trees in Magwi County, where UNMISS has funded and handed over a court building. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Access to justice is key in any democracy, and if the…

Juba, 27 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, condemns the attack on Friday, 22 July, on Mayom County, Unity State, resulting in the death of several people including the Mayom County Commissioner. The rebel…