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UNIFIL statement (10 October)
Recent escalation along the Blue Line is causing widespread destruction of towns and villages in south Lebanon, while rockets continue to be launched towards Israel, including civilian areas. In the past days we have seen…
Women in the wake of Tonj North clashes: “All we want is peace, without it, we will suffer”
Only by helicopter were UNMISS staff able to reach out to the people in Akok, suffering from isolation caused by both intercommunal violence and floods. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – Recent intercommunal violence in Tonj…
Top UN official urges political, financial investments by South Sudan’s leaders to complete transition
JUBA – “Requests for external or international financing for any aspect of South Sudan’s transition need to be backed up with demonstrable proof that national financial resources are being prioritized for long overdue steps,”…
Pibor residents’ hope for accountability boosted by new justice centre
A newly constructed justice centre in Pibor is offering citizens hope of easier access to courts and significantly increased accountability. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. GREATER PIBOR – The consequences of delayed justice can…
Statement by SRSG Ziadeh on Agreement Reached Among CEFTA Parties
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh takes note of an agreement reached earlier today among CEFTA parties, including UNMIK, on the adoption of a decision to amend the…
Echoes of both frustration and hope as Gumbo grassroots ask tough questions about country’s future
Residents of Gumbo Tawdat on the outskirts of Juba grabbed the opportunity to find out more about South Sudan's political developments. Photos: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS JUBA – On the eastern bank of the White Nile in…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF HONDURAS
On 15 September, MINURSO observed the National Day of the Republic of Honduras by raising its flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. This Day marks the independence of Honduras alongside other Central…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Ombudsperson, reaffirms commitment to advancing human rights of all communities in Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met today with the Kosovo Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj, to discuss the current human rights situation in Kosovo, including in…
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International Day of Peace | Secretary-General's message
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
UNFICYP drives women’s full and equal representation and participation in the peace processes and security efforts
On 11 September, UNFICYP peacekeepers met the Canadian Ambassador on Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill, who visited UNFICYP to learn about how the Mission is implementing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in…