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Armed group attacks civilians, UN in Central African Republic overnight; peacekeeper killed
The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic is sending reinforcements to the south-eastern town of Bangassou, where an armed group opened fire on civilians overnight killing an undisclosed number and…
Time now to maximize on the opportunities offered in Haiti, highlights head of UN advisory group
Following their recent visit to Haiti, a United Nations advisory group on the island nation called on the international community to work closely with the Government and capitalize on the opportunities that have presented…
Central African Republic: UN honours fallen ‘blue helmets’
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) held a memorial ceremony today in honour of five peacekeepers who lost their lives after their convoy was attacked…
The ‘cycle of revenge’ in South Sudan will hurt everyone – UN envoy
Deteriorating security in parts of South Sudan coupled with increased displacement could worsen the humanitarian suffering in the country through outbreaks of diseases such as diarrhoea and even cholera, the United Nations…
UN releases new funding to support critical aid operations in Central African Republic
Against the backdrop of a continuingly complex humanitarian scenario in the Central African Republic (CAR) – marked by multiplication of hotspots, increased displacement and growing needs – the head of United Nations…
UN condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attack against a convoy of the UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR) that left four dead, one missing and 10 others evacuated.…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164
Security Council Press Statement on attacks against MINUSCA and civilians in the CAR
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the violence by anti-Balaka elements in Bangassou (Mbomou) which intensified on 13 and 14 May 2017, and targeted a Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
In first official visit to Mali, new peacekeeping chief praises Government’s support for UN mission
During his first working visit to Mali, United Nations peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix met today in the capital, Bamako, with President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other senior Malian officials, whom he thanked for…
UN envoy warns against Kosovo and Serbia trading ‘ethno-nationalist’ barbs
A flurry of recent intolerant and provocative rhetoric has further damaged the trust between Kosovo and Serbia – a development that must be closely watched – though the situation remains generally stable, the head of the…