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VIPs, and a dog, heading to inspect the new school in Gogrial West County as it is handed over by UNMISS. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP- "For nine years, our school was under the trees. But now, with the new classrooms, we…
GENEVA (25 July 2022) - The UN Human Rights Office today issued two reports on extremely disturbing events recently occurring in the Central African Republic (CAR). One details a brutal, organised attack on a village by a pro…
When the main generator of Shaqra town in South Lebanon broke down, the community of 20,000 residents lost its access to water. Shaqra’s water is pumped from a municipal well powered by electricity supplied by a generator. An…
Lt Col Chandan Singh of the Indian contingent (INDBATT) is UNIFIL’s only veterinarian and his services are highly sought after. Shepherds and farmers in UNIFIL’s area of operations depend on the regular visits by INDBATT’s…
UNMISS and representatives of the Eastern Equatoria State government engaging with conflict-affected communities in Kapoeta North. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Recent cattle raids in Kapoeta North County…
In the framework of her outreach to municipalities in Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Deçan/Dečane on 21 July, where she met with the Mayor Mr…
Naila Jaffal wants to warn people about the dangers of land mines. It’s a danger she knows very well: Naila used to work with a non-governmental organization removing mines from lands in south Lebanon. A tragic accident while…
Traffic police in Aweil receiving a refresher on road safety and rules by UN police colleagues. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN-BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- Road travel in South Sudan can be adventurous, and not always in the…
On 23 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Egypt’s National Day by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Egypt is a longstanding and committed contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. Since…
Paul Egunsola, UNMISS Chief of Staff, engaging with students in Kuron Peace Village, Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS Paul Egunsola, Chief of Staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the new Chief of Mission of UNHCR in Kosovo, Mr. Arjun Shrestha, at UNMIK HQ. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Shrestha discussed…
RJMEC Interim-Chair, Members of the RJMEC Plenary, Excellencies and distinguished guests: I appreciate the invitation by RJMEC to brief this plenary session today. Since the last RJMEC plenary, I have briefed the United…