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JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by reports of clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition in Morobo and Yei counties…

With just weeks to go before a key ministerial meeting in Berlin, the UN and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to peacekeeping – a vital tool for global stability that must now adapt to dwindling resources. “This is a…

The aim of the workshop was to build the capacity of the four civil society coordinating bodies on disinformation, misinformation and hate speech. Twenty-six leaders from civil society organizations in the northern part of…

Overcrowding and unsanitary conditions in the current prison in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, has led to UNMISS and implementing partners starting construction on new facilities which aim to provide inmates a better standard of…

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, responding to inquiries, emphasised the Secretary-General's condemnation of the attack. Media reports indicate that a gunman opened fire on a group of people near Pahalgam, in the region's…

This story was written by Mark McCarthy (right) and Parham Kouloubandi (left), from UN Peacekeeping’s Digital Enablement Team. Mr. McCarthy is a Senior Data Officer working on the digital transformation of peacekeeping. Mr…

The program targets Kangbayi prison security officers in a proactive approach aimed at anticipating the risks of riots, mass escapes and external attacks. Faced with growing insecurity in Congolese prison facilities, the…

With the Lebanese Army gradually redeploying with UNIFIL support across south Lebanon, the two forces have resumed vehicle patrols together along the Blue Line after more than six months. Since 1 April, about seven vehicle…

JUBA - Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of violence, with a concerning 51 percent increase in victims harmed by conventional parties to the conflict and other armed groups, as well as a similar rise in…

By Vibhu Mishra South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as rising political tensions threaten to derail a fragile peace deal, amid growing fears of renewed conflict in the world’s youngest nation, already buckling under…

UN Photo/Loey Felipe [NEAR VERBATIM] Mr. President,Thank you for the opportunity to brief on the situation in South Sudan as outlined in the Security-General’s report submitted to this Council.Since my last briefing, there…

Since the cessation of hostilities agreement on 27 November 2024, UNIFIL has carried out 34 clearance operations in south Lebanon, removing 91 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). While routine…