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An UNMISS-organized youth outreach in Juba, Central Equatoria, builds on the need for youth participation in South Sudan’s democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Recently, nation-building…

UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) today paid last respects to WOII Abubakari Ibrahim of the Ghanaian Contingent, who lost his life in a tragic vehicle accident on 28 July, while on duty in south Lebanon. At a somber…

Bamako, August 4, 2023 - The last Senegalese troops stationed at the MINUSMA Temporary Operating Base (TOB) in Ogossagou, Bandiagara region, central Mali, left today, following the formal handover of the base to the Malian…

A primary school refurbishment by UNMISS was completed and handed over to a joyous community in Angui, Warrap. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS WARRAP - Striving to help fill gaps in education and literacy, the United Nations…

A new healthcare facility for children is inaugurated in Ezo, Western Equatoria, to the benefit of residents and returnees alike. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – “I encourage those who fled their homes…

Honourable Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Honourable Minister for Information Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional…

An UNMISS-funded police station in Gadiang, Jonglei, is set to improve access to police services, ensure access to justice and help galvanize momentum for building sustained peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI –…

During her tour, Bintou Keita consulted with provincial governments and different communities on the priority actions needed for a smooth but accelerated transition process. Read the full story here ➡️ press_release.pdf press…

In a significant step toward promoting peace in Abyei Box, UNISFA has officially launched its internet radio - "The Voice of Peace." The inaugural ceremony, held at the Mission headquarters, marked a crucial step as the radio…

Over 460 peacekeepers from the Egyptian combat and convoy escort battalion of MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) left the city of Gao, in northern Mali, on Friday, July 28. Over…

Today, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the UN Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, briefed the press on the current political situation in the country, including the urgent need by all…

Only 5% of the 627 peacekeepers on board UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) ships are women. However, the MTF, currently consisting of 4 vessels hailing from Bangladesh, Greece, Indonesia and Turkey and lead by Germany, is…