Peacekeeping news

UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey speaks at a two-day international conference on Security Sector Reform at the University of Liberia. Monrovia - UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey today said that the success of…

IDPs in Bangasu say they want peace Early this month, over 800 households from Bangasu Boma in Yambio County fled their homes in fear for their lives. The now internally displaced persons (IDPs) are calling on the Government…

The United Nations today opened an international investigation into alleged killings, mutilations and destruction of entire villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) restive Kasai provinces. The UN Human Rights…

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday began a three-day visit to Haiti to reaffirm its support for the Haitian Government and people in strengthening institutions to contribute to the country's stability and…

NICOSIA, 23 June 2017 - The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána (the Irish police), Nóirín O'Sullivan, paid a visit to UNFICYP HQ today, where she met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus & Head of…

Displaced persons voice fears of returning home Internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in the UN Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in Wau say they do not feel safe returning to their homes after protracted conflict. The…

UNMISS hands over police station constructed under the mission’s QIP’s In a festive ceremony filled with cultural song and dance, the United Nations in South Sudan (UNMISS) officially handed over a police station in Wau town…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says peace in South Sudan is “a must” Peace in South Sudan is “a must”, for these people to be able to have a future, the UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres has said. Secretary…

UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) for Peace Consolidation, Yacoub El Hillo addresses a national forum on land concessions and conflict mitigation and prevention in Monrovia. Monrovia - UNMIL…

Marcel Akpovo, UNMIL Chief of Human Rights and Protection at the opening of a two-day international conference on Security Sector Reform at the University of Liberia. Monrovia - UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey today…

21 June 2017 – Facing a fast-growing refugee crisis, Uganda is set to host in its capital, Kampala, a 'Solidarity Summit' with the support of the United Nations, to rally international support for refugees and host…

Lobonok County Commissioner appeals for emergency relief aid The Commissioner of Lobonok County, Lt. Col. Hon. Severino Gwerit Kose on Wednesday appealed to humanitarian actors for emergency relief aid for the displaced…