Peacekeeping news

Across South Sudan, crime is rising due to the dire economic situation and a breakdown of law and order. It’s a huge challenge for the country which is emerging from civil war on a slow but steady journey towards peace and…

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With an outbreak of local conflict in Western Equatoria in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission has been working alongside local authorities to protect civilians and restore security across the region. It established a…

To mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence, a special seminar was held with women peacekeepers serving at the headquarters of the military component of the United Nations Mission in South…

The UN peacekeeping helicopter circles over the small town of Nagero before gently touching down not far from a sea of makeshift shelters. On board is a delegation of South Sudanese faith-based leaders supported by the United…

New York, 15 December 2021: Thank you for this opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. During my last briefing, I conveyed the hope that South Sudan was ready to take significant strides in advancing the…

Political leaders are urging greater cooperation amongst each other, despite their affiliations to different parties, to realize peace and meet the needs of their communities across Western Bahr El Ghazal. The call came at a…

Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human…

On 14 December 2021, despite the cold temperatures and the challenges posed by COVID-19, UNFICYP peacekeepers underwent the winter’s military skills competition. UNFICYP’s military skills competition is held every six months…

To mark International Human Rights Day, UNMIK implementing partner HANDIKOS, an NGO that provides services for and advocacy work on behalf of people with disabilities in Kosovo, is holding an exhibition of handicraft and art…

Over the course of several weeks, UNIFIL’s multinational units in the mission’s eastern sector participated in various coordinated activities and exercises with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel with the aim of…

“If you come together to forge a common front to implement the peace agreement in the spirit of cooperation, coordination and positive political will, you will be able to achieve the dividends of real peace in terms of the…