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UNAMID deeply concerned about recent attacks on IDP camps in Central Darfur
El Fasher, 24 May 2018 – The African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) expresses deep concern about recent attacks on three different internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Central Darfur state…
Final Report: 2018 UN Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security; Focus on Women’s Political Participation in Kosovo
On 5 March 2018, the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and UN Women organized the eighth United Nations Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo, which focused on women’s political participation. Global…
Rival South Sudan leaders still ‘bent on armed confrontation’ – UN peacekeeping chief
The peace process in South Sudan is at a critical juncture while opposing sides allow themselves to get bogged down in arguments over ministerial quotas, the United Nations peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, as the country…
Central African Republic: UN urges calm in wake of violence in capital Bangui
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has appealed for calm following fresh violence in the capital Bangui which claimed the lives of several civilians, including a religious leader.…
Electoral education for former members of PK5 self-defense groups
They previously agitated for change through taking up arms; they will now be demanding for progress through the ballot box – thanks to civic education on elections organized by the MINUSCA Disarmament, Demobilization and…
Peacekeepers honoured at UNFICYP’s winter medal parade
135 UN peacekeepers were honoured for their service for peace in Cyprus at UNFICYP’s winter medal parade which took place on 16 and 17 December. The Special Representative of Secretary General and Head of Mission, Ms…
UNMISS peacekeepers in Malakal offer local students training in computer skills
An Indian peacekeeper serving with UNMISS offering students in Malakal basic computer skills. Students at the Bandar School in Malakal have acquired new computer skills thanks to a basic, week-long course provided by…
UNMISS pursues lasting peace for the people of Keyala in Eastern Equatoria State
Residents in the Keyala area have been badly affected by intercommunal conflicts, bringing the once bustling town to a near standstill. “I feel worn out. I am tired of these persistent conflicts, the cattle rustling and the…
UNIFIL supports the Municipality of Shebaa with the construction of a healthcare facility for the Lebanese Red Cross
UNIFIL Civil Affairs Office, in cooperation with the Municipality of Shebaa and with the support of UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers, completed a Quick Impact Project (QIP) during the first phase of the construction of a new Red…
Burundi contingent renovates the Damara commune building and the Kpaya bridge
The MINUSCA Burundi Contingent handed over two newly-renovated structures to local authorities in the Central African Republic’s Ombela Mpoko and Njoukou sub-prefectures. The commander of the 750-strong Burundi Contingent…