Peacekeeping news

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…

This introductory session aims to raise awareness among young lawyers in training about the United Nations agenda on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC). In a context marked by decades of armed conflict that have profoundly…

At the end of August 2025, the head of the United Nations Police Division, Faisal Shahkar, carried out a mission to the DRC to inquire about the progress of the reform of the Congolese National Police (PNC) supported by UNPOL…

The presence and patrols of peacekeepers make it possible for many internally displaced persons in and around Tambura to sleep, but insecurity means most are afraid to return home. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN…

Yesterday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drones dropped four grenades close to UNIFIL peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position close to the Blue Line. This is one of the most serious…

This August, MONUSCO has demonstrated its commitment through a range of meaningful and impactful actions. From empowering youth as catalysts for change to providing crucial interventions for civilian protection, the mission…

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we stand in solidarity with the families of missing persons, honoring their courage and resilience. Over 1,590 cases remain unresolved in Kosovo, leaving a…

UNIFIL expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the families of the personnel who lost their lives in yesterday’s explosion in Naqoura, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. According…

A “Citizens’ Talk” forum in Bor engaged civil society representatives, politicians and other stakeholders in a discussion on how to increase the participation of ordinary people in the implementation of South Sudan’s peace…

Adopted by the Security Council at its 9989th meeting, on 28 August 2025 The Security Council, Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006)…

The project, funded by KOICA for $6 million USD, was conducted in three provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu - provinces that have been plagued by armed violence for many decades. The project "Sustainable Mine Action…

Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along the Blue Line separating the two countries…