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Lt Col Chandan Singh of the Indian contingent (INDBATT) is UNIFIL’s only veterinarian and his services are highly sought after. Shepherds and farmers in UNIFIL’s area of operations depend on the regular visits by INDBATT’s…
UNMISS and representatives of the Eastern Equatoria State government engaging with conflict-affected communities in Kapoeta North. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Recent cattle raids in Kapoeta North County…
In the framework of her outreach to municipalities in Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Deçan/Dečane on 21 July, where she met with the Mayor Mr…
Naila Jaffal wants to warn people about the dangers of land mines. It’s a danger she knows very well: Naila used to work with a non-governmental organization removing mines from lands in south Lebanon. A tragic accident while…
Traffic police in Aweil receiving a refresher on road safety and rules by UN police colleagues. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN-BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- Road travel in South Sudan can be adventurous, and not always in the…
On 23 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Egypt’s National Day by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Egypt is a longstanding and committed contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. Since…
Paul Egunsola, UNMISS Chief of Staff, engaging with students in Kuron Peace Village, Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS Paul Egunsola, Chief of Staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the new Chief of Mission of UNHCR in Kosovo, Mr. Arjun Shrestha, at UNMIK HQ. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Shrestha discussed…
RJMEC Interim-Chair, Members of the RJMEC Plenary, Excellencies and distinguished guests: I appreciate the invitation by RJMEC to brief this plenary session today. Since the last RJMEC plenary, I have briefed the United…
There was much rejoicing as two bore holes with accompanying hand pumps were handed over to the local community. Photos: Moses Pasi/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA-Water is life, our planet, as we know it, is mostly water and yet…
Gathered around their living room in Roma Mahala, 18-year-old Flamur Krasniqi’s family was pleasantly surprised when they heard a familiar voice as they scrolled through Facebook on his father’s smartphone. They were watching…
On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune and at the Team Site Oum Dreyga, where two Colombian female officers from the Army and the Navy are…