Peacekeeping news

There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital…

Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by…

There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to…

On 16 June, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), in collaboration with the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre, successfully hosted an insightful event on bicommunal economic cooperation and joint…

Bangui, 17 June 2025 – The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) strongly condemns the attack carried out by armed elements against one of its Force patrols…

The project to farm fish in floating cages offers numerous benefits, including the protection of spawning grounds and the regeneration of species. Six months ago, MONUSCO launched a floating cage fish farming project in…

Donating blood is an exemplary gesture of solidarity towards others. The Blood Transfusion Center of Beni, in North Kivu, concluded a voluntary blood donation campaign on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. Launched two months earlier…

In South Sudan, access to justice can't be taken for granted, as communities from remote Lietnhom can testify. Many of them have been detained for months or years without knowledge of any crime they may have committed. But…

This June, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix concluded a four-day visit to Viet Nam, reaffirming the UN’s strong partnership with the country and spotlighting Viet Nam’s leadership in…

11-year-old Naima Alex from the Juba Parents School reads the news to Radio Miraya listeners as schoolchildren take over the airwaves on the Day of the African Child. Schoolchildren are calling on the government to prioritize…

Community members joined with traditional leaders, security forces, civil society and youth to upskill their protection of civilian and conflict prevention efforts at an UNMISS training in Uror, Jonglei. While the residents…

Sexual violence survivors and United Nations partners discussed the importance of economic empowerment at a workshop in Juba. Abuk Buol is a survivor in every sense of the word. The 39-year-old endured horrific sexual…