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UN Security Council in Kinshasa: “Our visit went beyond our expectations”
UN Security Council in Kinshasa: “Our visit went beyond our expectations”. Photo MONUSCO. Michael ALI "Our visit went beyond our expectations," said Veronica Cordova Sopria, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bolivia to the…
Two firsts: In South Sudan and flying the first-ever Vietnamese to peacekeeping
At the age of five or six, he knew he wanted to be a pilot. He is now 30 - and flies a monstrous craft in those hard-to-go-to places. As his plane touched-down in South Sudan, Flight Lieutenant Conor O’Neill from the…
AU-UN visit to South Sudan concludes with messages of hope and commitment to peace; inclusion of women
A joint African Union-United Nations delegation has concluded a three-day visit to South Sudan, expressing hope for “full cessation of hostilities” and a promise to “hold accountable” those who may derail the peace process…
United Nations Secretary-General appoints Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye of Senegal as Special Representative for the Central African Republic
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye of Senegal as his new Special Representative for the Central African Republic (CAR) and Head of the United Nations…
South Sudan’s armed groups commit to end violations against children
An unusual gathering in Juba, and an unusual dose of honesty. “We cannot deny that we use children in our forces,” said Major General Charles Machieng Kuol from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) at the gathering – of…
UNMOGIP briefs military attaches
On 15 February 2019, UNMOGIP held a briefing session to the military attachés of several countries accredited to Pakistan. The briefing was carried out by the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer Major General José…
UNMOGIP Cleanup Drive at Margalla Hills
Environmental Sustainability helps prevent global warming and climate change. A lot more can be said but one example of environmental sustainability is simply through cleaning. Cleanliness in the environment contributes a lot…
Come rain or darkness, police officers in Torit are prepared to deal with the criminally inclined
Ready to serve after having been equipped with gear and training adequate for crime prevention in dire conditions. Rain and darkness will no longer deter Torit’s long arms of the law from preventing crimes or chasing down the…
Acting Police Commissioner in Tonj: “I encourage us to adopt UN standards”
Law enforcement agents in Tonj have been trained by UNMISS on a number of relevant topics, including human rights. More than 60 police officers and other law enforcement agents in Tonj have participated in a two-day training…