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"Peacekeepers need peacemakers": UN Peacekeeping Chief on what the UN and member states owe the blue helmets
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, addresses a critical issue in his Foreign Affairs opinion piece " Peacekeepers Need Peacemaker, What the UN and Its Members Owe the Blue…
Apply now to become a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace
Are you 18 to 30 years old and want to learn about environmental peacebuilding? Do you want to develop and implement an action to address environmental issues in an intercommunal team? Then this your opportunity to become…
UNMISS Force Commander assesses operational readiness for floods in Greater Pibor and Akobo
Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, the UNMISS Force Commander, recently visited Greater Pibor and Akobo, observing the mission’s ongoing support to government-led flood mitigation initiatives to protect civilians. GREATER…
Wau inmates rejoice as UNMISS hands over new prison to decongest facilities
Inmates serving their sentences at Wau Central Prison in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal can now look forward to improved and less crowded conditions, thanks to the UNMISS-funded construction of a new prison. Photo by Michael Wondi…
General Court Martial in Maridi promotes accountability, convicting soldiers guilty of serious crimes
Twelve criminal cases involving members of South Sudan's armed forces were recently heard by a General Court Martial in Maridi, Western Equatoria State. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - The UN Mission in South…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF NIGERIA
On 1 October 2024, MINURSO celebrated Nigeria’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. The Day marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on the 1 October 1960. Nigeria…
The many side effects of intercommunal violence: Leaders in Torit pledge to address root causes
At a recent event in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, women voiced concerns about a lack of basic services caused by insecurity in parts of the state. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS TORIT – Persistent intercommunal violence, frequently…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA
On 2 October, MINURSO raised the flag of the Republic of Guinea at the Mission's headquarters in Laayoune to commemorate the country’s National Day. This day marks the declaration by Guinea of its independence from France on…
Abyei workshop for people with disability champions inclusion
10 September - The Abyei Youth Union and the Persons with Disabilities Union (PwDU) held a workshop to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Abyei and brainstorm solutions for greater inclusion in all…
UNISFA Peacekeepers assist Flood-Affected Communities in Abyei
In the wake of heavy rainfall that has resulted in flooding in Abyei, and left communities in urgent need of assistance, UNISFA peacekeepers are stepping up to provided much needed support. The relentless heavy rains in the…