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Message from the Head of UNAMID on Eid al-Adha
Zalingie, 30 July 2020 – On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend greetings and best wishes to the people of Sudan on Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak. Eid is a time for…
Fight against land conflicts: Kasenyi Land Brigade equipped with an administrative building
Fight against land conflicts: Kasenyi Land Brigade equipped with an administrative building. Photo MONUSCO/ MONUSCO, through the International Strategy for the Stabilization of Congo (ISSS), officially handed over to the…
UNIFIL implements robust and strict peacekeepers’ rotations system
In early April this year, as cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus spiked world over, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres suspended all rotations of uniformed peacekeeping personnel until 30 June 2020. This robust…
Newly sworn in politicians in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal gather to build trust and confidence amid concerns of insufficient female representation
A hundred newly appointed politicians in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State discussing how to function across party lines. Photos: Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS Newly appointed state government officials in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State…
On Mother’s Day, Nepalese peacekeepers organize health awareness session for local women
On the occasion of the Mother’s Day observed in Lebanon (21 March), UNIFIL Nepalese peacekeepers organized a health awareness campaign this week, benefiting women from host communities in south-eastern Lebanon. On 23 March, a…
Quick impact projects: an oasis for women in Bangui’s 4th arrondissement
A festive mood hung in the air in the courtyard of Bangui’s 4th district town hall long before the dignitaries started to arrive. Celebratory music blared out from speakers. The early arrivals – women both old and young – did…
Photo contest: The value of water: What does water mean to you?
U.S. Embassy Cyprus, the Technical Committee on the Environment, and the United Nations in Cyprus (UNFICYP and OSASG-Cyprus) are extending and expanding the Youth Photo Contest in honor of World Water Day. The contest will…
Gender forum in Aweil demands empowerment of women for sustainable peace and development
Participants at a gender forum in Aweil did not forget to wash their hands. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS “We do urge the government to give opportunities to women to lead the country. Women should take positions at all levels…
The armed clashes and tensions observed over the past week have a serious impact on the protection of the Central African population
The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic, Ms. Denise Brown, expresses her serious concern for the escalation of tensions and the upsurge of violence that has been observed in several parts of the country…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the killing of three UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attacks by unidentified armed combatants on Central African national defense and security forces, and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the…