Peacekeeping news

Kinshasa, 3 October 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the resurgence of violence on 2 October in Djugu territory, Ituri Province…

For people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) exhausted by years of conflict, the United Nations envoy for the country said she understands their impatience but urges them “not to lose hope” as the Congolese…

Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dropped grenades near peacekeepers working alongside Lebanese soldiers to provide security for civilian workers in Maroun ar-Ras. The workers were trying to clear the ruins of homes…

This incident comes less than a week after approximately 3,500 civilians were moved to the MONUSCO base in Gina following clashes between two rival militias in the Djugu territory. More than 2,500 civilians, including…

Nearly 450 people of southern Lebanon joined UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers in Sector East in a symbolic “Walk for Peace” initiative to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October. The event, which took place on 28…

Mainly marked by the visit of the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General to the DRC, this month of September around the International Day of Peace highlighted key aspects of justice and peace efforts for a better future…

Until October 10, instructors from Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Morocco are teaching a variety of modules ranging from telecommunications (use of GPS and drones) to IT, first aid, heavy goods vehicle driving, and…

This September, Ledra Palace Hotel became a hub of innovation and collaboration as a new group of 28 young people from across the divide gathered for the 5th edition of the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace…

Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) “is still mostly a promise”, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MONUSCO, told the Security Council on Tuesday. “There are discrepancies between the…

In Tchabi, the Mission inaugurated a modern police station for the benefit of the community. Vivian Van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in charge of protection and operations, spent three…

« The training gave us techniques to better respond to the onset of a fire. It is useful at work, at home, and when dealing with inmates. » Twenty officers from Kangbayi Central Prison, including four women, completed…

BENTIU/JUBA – Following the appointment of a high court judge and a first-grade judge to Bentiu, Unity state, by the Judiciary of South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting the deployment of…