news missions

Last updated:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 15:28

In Eastern Equatoria, escalating tensions between communities from neighbouring villages have led to some 1,500 people being displaced. UNMISS, in partnership with state authorities, are monitoring the situation and visiting peacekeepers spoke with involved parties. The aim: To encourage peaceful dispute resolution and restore calm. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS

05 January 2023
UNMISS

Visiting UNMISS patrol aims to reduce heightened tensions in Eastern Equatoria over the holiday period

05 January 2023
UNIFIL

More Power to the Municipality

03 January 2023
UNIFIL

Rescue at Sea off Lebanon’s Coast

03 January 2023
UNIFIL

UNIFIL Continues Cholera Education Classes

A two-day conference between settled farming communities in Upper Nile, South Sudan, and herders from Sudan, have led to fruitful discussions and a decision to take collective responsibility to ensure peaceful, conflict-free seasonal cattle migration. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS

03 January 2023
UNMISS

Two-day conference between Sudanese and South Sudanese on cattle migration concludes in Renk

02 January 2023
UNFICYP

Action for Peacekeeping: Digital transformation underway in UNFICYP

Since its establishment in the DRC in 1999, MONUSCO has always been at the side of the Congolese National Police to help it reform and professionalize, while respecting human rights.

30 December 2022
MONUSCO

Ituri: MONUSCO encourages collaboration between the population and the police to fight insecurity

In greater Tonj, Warrap state, UNMISS, UNDP and partners have come together to launch a community stabilization project funded by the South Sudan Multipartner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF). The aim: To lay the foundation for building peaceful, resilient and stable communities in the traditionally conflict-prone region. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS

30 December 2022
UNMISS

Peace and development partners launch project in Tonj funded by South Sudan Multi Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience

30 December 2022
MINURSO

Secretary-General's New Year's Message 2023

28 December 2022
UNMAS

Press release: New Zealand contribution enables UNMAS Iraq to continue supporting the Government and the National Mine Action Operators

The holiday season is upon us, and displaced people sheltering at the UNMISS temporary base in Tambura believe it is time to be joyous and grateful that they are alive despite celebrating their second Christmas away from home as they continue to be fearful despite relative peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.

23 December 2022
UNMISS

Displaced persons in Tambura prepare for second Christmas sheltering at UNMISS temporary base

23 December 2022
UNIFIL

A somber ceremony in honour of deceased Ghanaian peacekeeper

Showing 1657-1668 of 17655 results found.

04 April 2024

Message from SRSG, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, on the International Landmine Awareness Day 2024

Message from SRSG, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, on the International Landmine Awareness Day 2024 Today, on the International Day for Mine Awareness, I would like to express my solidarity with victims of mines and their families, as…

04 April 2024

UNRCCA Academy of Preventive Diplomacy held an online session on the role the DPPA plays in the UN system

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

04 April 2024

UNMHA marks the 2024 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

Today is International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The theme for this year's campaign, "Protecting Lives, Building Peace," resonates deeply with the mandate of the UN Mission to Support the Hudaydah…

04 April 2024

#IMAD2024: A message from UNMHA Head of Mission on the International Mine Awareness Day 2024

Hudaydah, 4 April 2024 – It's important to on this International Mine Awareness Day that I create and get across a message on mine awareness and on this terrible curse that affects particularly the people of Hudaydah…

03 April 2024

SRSG PARFAIT ONANGA-ANYANGA | MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION ON “PROTECTING LIVES, BUILDING PEACE”

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE secretary-general TO THE AFRICAN UNION AND HEAD OF UNOAU, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION ON “PROTECTING LIVES…

02 April 2024

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen On the attack on the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus

I condemn the attack on the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus on 1 April. The principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in…

01 April 2024

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in March 2024

Humanitarian | OCHA calls for more support for Somalia's humanitarian response Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ms Joyce Msuya accompanied by Deputy Director-General of FAO visited Somalia between 7 and 9…

31 March 2024

Somalia’s international partners statement on Constitutional Review

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations…

31 March 2024

UN Special Representative highlights need for inclusive dialogue during Puntland visit

Garowe – As part of her regular engagement with Federal Member States (FMSs), the United Nations' top official for Somalia today visited Puntland for discussions on the state's development and humanitarian needs and political…

31 March 2024

Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the media, during her visit to Garowe, Puntland

(Edited for clarity) Mr. President, Thank you to you and your team for the warm welcome. I am very pleased to be here in Garowe. This is my fourth visit to Puntland since I started as the UN Secretary-General’s Special…