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Bruno Lemarquis: “MONUSCO’s withdrawal from Tanganyika reflects an improvement in the security situation”
The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC, Bruno Lemarquis, visited the Kabembe IDP site in Kalemie territory (Tanganyika) on 18 June. Photo MONUSCO/Dali Ten Hove While on a working visit to…
Bunia: five community radio stations now safe from programme interruptions thanks to MONUSCO's support
As part of its support to the media and quick impact projects (QIP), MONUSCO has provided five local radio stations with complete solar panel kits. Photos MONUSCO / Ado Abdou "Sorry, hold on, it's just for a line change…
UN concerned about increase in violence and hate speech in eastern DRC
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, and the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Nderitu, today expressed deep concern about the impact of the recent…
Window of opportunity closing for South Sudan, on road to lasting peace
With eight months remaining, the window of opportunity is closing for South Sudan to meet critical benchmarks required to complete its transition away from long-running civil conflict, the Special Representative for the…
High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. World Refugee Day is intended to be a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions of people who despite being displaced and dispossessed -…
Secretary-General's message on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them. Today, the global refugee population is at a record…
SG MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and repression that terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities. Perpetrators rarely face the consequences of their actions. Instead, it is the survivors who…
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom Briefing to the Security Council [Near Verbatim]
Madam President, Thank you for this opportunity to brief this Council today on the situation in South Sudan. In my last briefing, I shared that a window of opportunity remained for South Sudan to meet the critical benchmarks…
MINUSMA condemns attacks on civilians in central Mali and the Gao region
Bamako, 20 June 2022 - MINUSMA has learned with dismay of the attacks by extremist groups on several villages in the Bandiagara region of Central Mali on 18 and 19 June 2022. More than 100 civilians were killed, and several…
A day in the life of a UNIFIL Peacekeeper
The work of Peacekeepers is not an easy ride, but do we know what happens during their daily regular activities? A short video series showcasing the daily activities of UNIFIL Peacekeepers highlighting their diversity…