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One-year since the Cessation of Hostilities agreement
On 27 November 2024, Lebanon woke up to a much-needed calm after more than two months of relentless hostilities that ravaged lives and communities – with south Lebanon being especially hit hard. With the Cessation of…
Human Rights, our Everyday Essentials
Message from the UN Secretary-General on Human Rights Day Nearly eighty years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights defined what every person needs to survive and thrive. It was a philosophical and political…
In Tchomia, a new project paves the way for reintegration of ex-combatants in Ituri
The launch ceremony held in Tchomia was marked by the laying of the factory's foundation stone, in the presence of community leaders, local authorities, and project partners. In Tchomia, a village located in the territory of…
UNIFIL statement (10 December 2025)
Yesterday, peacekeepers in vehicles patrolling the Blue Line were fired upon by IDF soldiers in a Merkava tank near Sarda. One ten-round burst of machine-gun fire was fired above the convoy, and four further ten-round bursts…
Human Rights: The Foundation of Everyday Life
Each year on 10 December, the world marks Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the foundational document that affirms the inalienable rights of every individual. This year…
UNIFIL statement (12 December 2025)
Yesterday afternoon, two Austrian peacekeepers in a logistics convoy traveling south from Beirut were injured in a traffic accident. While one injury was light, the second was more serious, but not life-threatening. The…
Facing disinformation, communities in North Kivu mobilize to protect civilians
The discussions highlighted the concrete impact of rumors and hate speech, which have already been the cause of deadly violence in Butembo in recent years. In a context marked by persistent armed violence and the spread of…
Peace falters as fighting in eastern DR Congo raises fears of regional war
By Vibhu Mishra Civilians across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing collapsing health services and mass displacement as fighting spreads, undermining recent peace efforts and raising fears of a wider…
TEMPORARY OPERATING BASES – A LIFELINE FOR UN PEACEKEEPING
Synonymous with United Nations peacekeeping efforts to protect civilians on the ground, particularly in far-flung locations marked by fragile security contexts such as in parts of the Central African Republic (CAR), UN…
In Upper Nile, land clearances supported by the UN family create hope for a better future
UNMAS is clearing another contaminated piece of land in Malakal from explosives. Once cleared, the more than 19 million square meters will serve as a new residential and farming ground for successful applicants. MALAKAL -…