Applause, dust, and relief filled the air as the Abyei people gathered at Banton Bridge on River Kiir's edge. The bridge that linked families, markets, and UNISFA patrols had largely been broken and was in a state of…
Preparing for the planned disarmament campaign in Warrap State, South Sudan, UNMISS facilitated a dialogue forum for military and civilian community members that focused on the protection of children in conflict settings…
To improve safety and help expand South Sudan's international airport, UNMISS rehabilitated and returned land occupied by the peacekeeping mission to civil aviation authorities in a mammoth, costly effort that required moving…
In October, UNIFIL peacekeepers conducted a geospatial survey of a concrete T-wall erected by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) southwest of Yaroun. The survey confirmed that the wall crossed the Blue Line, rendering more than…
UNIFIL peacekeepers have recently intensified night patrols along the Blue Line, in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), building on the relative calm prevailing in the area. The bolstered UNIFIL presence…
By Vibhu Mishra South Sudan is entering a period of rising instability marked by political polarisation, renewed armed clashes, and severe humanitarian strain, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday. A…
Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe [Near Verbatim] Mr. President,I thank you for the opportunity to brief you and the Council on the situation in South Sudan which demands not only our attention, but our collective action as well…
The refurbishment and securing of the Beni military court are the result of a partnership between MONUSCO and the Congolese government. MONUSCO has handed over to the Beni garrison military court the recently rehabilitated…
Violent clashes between armed forces have led to more than 16,000 civilians being displaced in Western Bahr El Ghazal. To better understand the conditions, protection and other needs of the persons having fled their homes…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Peter N. Due of Denmark as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)…
In their search for safety, returnees as well as refugees fleeing the Sudan crisis face a variety of challenges during their journey through South Sudan. At Bulukat in Malakal, joint efforts by UNHCR, IOM and UNMISS have led…
UNMAS is clearing another contaminated piece of land in Malakal from explosives. Once cleared, the more than 19 million square meters will serve as a new residential and farming ground for successful applicants. MALAKAL -…