Peacekeeping news

Responding rapidly to the sounds of gunshots and screams in Maper, UNMISS peacekeepers from Nepal found a horrific scene with 8 children among those killed during a raid of their cattle camp by armed youth. After securing the…

Conflicts are intensifying. Trust in global cooperation is weakening. The world cannot shortchange peacekeepers and the communities and people who depend on their lifesaving work. United Nations peacekeepers and their iconic…

All five ships of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) recently took part in a joint naval exercise off the coast of Naqoura. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation and interoperability, and to boost operational readiness…

UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets near the Blue Line, including yesterday’s incident in which a direct fire hit the perimeter of a…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, received the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, at UNMIK Headquarters today. Their discussions…

This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…

The future of peacekeeping took centre stage on Tuesday in Berlin as UN chief António Guterres urged Member States to do more to support the global body’s Blue Helmets and stave off the worst impacts of deep funding cuts…

In Kuajok, Warrap State, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), civil society organizations, and the State High Elections Committee came together for an UNMISS UNPOL facilitated workshop on electoral security. KUAJOK -…

In Gračanica/Graçanicë, approximately two dozen curious young girls from various ethnic backgrounds, representing three local schools, gathered for a hands-on introduction to the world of science, technology, engineering, and…

In response to increasing insecurity in Duk County, Jonglei, UNMISS facilitated a training on protection of civilians for local authorities and security services. JONGLEI – As the security and economic situation deteriorates…

LEER/JUBA – The first justice presence through a mobile court in Leer county, Unity state, in over a decade, has successfully concluded its proceedings on 8 May. The mobile court, an initiative led by the Unity state…

The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for another year, as the world’s youngest nation teeters on the brink of renewed conflict. Introduced by the United States and supported…