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Secretary-General appoints Mr. Khassim Diagne of Senegal as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Khassim Diagne of Senegal as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He…
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Statement attributable to UNMISS Spokesperson – on ambush of peacekeepers in Western Equatoria
JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns yesterday’s ambush of its peacekeepers in Western Equatoria State by elements of a local armed group, who subsequently seized a small cache of weapons and…
Central Equatorian herders and farmers agree on measures to end recurring clashes
Following recurring clashes between farmers and cattle herders in Central Equatoria, UNMISS supported a forum where representatives from the two parties discussed and agreed on measures to put an end to their conflict…
UNMISS peacekeepers help boost trade and economic growth in Greater Pibor
In Pibor, UNMISS South Korean engineers built a 35-kilometer road connecting the town to nearby Bor and Akobo. As a result, the local market is booming, with traders actively selling locally produced goods like as maize…
Community-led committees link citizens with police in Eastern Equatoria State
Eastern Equatoria State’s fourth Police Community Relations Committee has been established in Magwi. Like similar committees elsewhere, its purpose it to be a link between citizens and law enforcement agents. Photo…
DR Congo emergency: next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies
Latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital. Dead…
Political leaders sign joint action plan to prevent violence and strengthen rule of law in Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative Area
JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - A National Accountability conference, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has concluded with political leaders signing a joint communique and action plan to prevent…
Tambura community members trained by UNMISS to protect civilians during conflict
To safeguard civilians, UNMISS trained 50 organized forces and community members in conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria, to protect civilians, support reconciliation and cultivate peace. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS…
Crisis in DRC: UN peacekeepers protecting civilians - and themselves - from large-scale offensive operations by M23 rebels
This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers alleviate dire shortage of drugs by delivering lifesaving medicines to Raja Hospital
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh have stepped up to support the health and well-being of the vulnerable population in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, donating essential medications and other supplies. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS…