Peacekeeping news

Our peacekeeping colleagues in Mali report that the ground convoy that left Kidal on October 31 reached its destination in Gao on the night of 7 November without further incidents. As we reported last week, the convoy, which…

This 12 November will mark 24 years since 24 peacekeepers, humanitarian aid workers, and flight 3275 crew members en route to Pristina from Rome lost their lives in a tragic plane crash on a mountain peak less than 50…

[As Delivered] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, Thank you for the opportunity to address the plenary and reflect on the status of implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Let me start by welcoming…

The new building includes decent offices for judges and court clerks, as well as a comfortable courtroom for the Goma peace court. / Photos Janvier Mushengezi This activity is part of MONUSCO's commitment to provide support…

Force Commander recalling MONUSCO's commitment to working with FARDC to protect civilians from armed groups in accordance with its mandate. / Photos Alain Wandimoyi “Our main objective is to stop any desire by the M23 to…

Practice makes perfect as students at the Catholic Health Training Institute learn new skills from UNMISS medical peacekeepers from China. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Students at the Catholic Health…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomed the new Commander of KFOR Major General Özkan Ulutaş at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Major General Ulutaş emphasized the…

Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving for peace in Kuajok continue to win hearts, boost confidence and build trust with host communities. Recently, they handed over school supplies to students in remote areas; gave free medical…

Some 332 Chinese peacekeepers, including 16 women, have received the prestigious UN medal for their service to the cause of durable peace in South Sudan. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – For Blue Helmets serving for peace with the…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh received today the Belgian Ambassador, Mr. Grégoire Cuvelier at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed the recent political developments in…

Peer through the masses and the greenery and you shall spot an UNMISS-funded maternity ward, handed over to the good and grateful people of Pariak. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- The birth of a child is a precious…

UNMISS recently conducted child protection workshops in the counties of Mundri East and Tambura. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Despite the existence of a national action plan – and concerted efforts to…