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UNIFIL peacekeepers held a memorial ceremony in El Khiam in south Lebanon last week to pay homage to the six Spanish peacekeepers killed there in an attack ten years ago. UNIFIL’s Sector East Commander Brigadier General…
The United Nations deputy chief today stressed the need to “avoid a disproportionate emphasis on security” when carrying out a strategy to help Africa’s Sahel region achieve sustained peace and development. “Given the trans…
Shared passion for football promotes unity in fight against sexual and gender based violence Clouds of dust puff as the women’s football match gets underway. A shared passion for football has brought women from across the…
Parliamentarians in Bentiu ready to work in partnership with UNMISS to restore peace The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly in Bentiu is encouraging the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help to build…
Brigadier General Mohammed Janbay of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) signs a receipt of the equipment donated by UNIFIL. UNIFIL today handed over a number of UN-owned assets worth nearly $400,000 to the Lebanese Armed Forces…
UN Police and LNP discuss with members of the community in Lofa County about community policing and security during electioneering period. Voinjama, Liberia – The United Nations Police (UNPOL) and Liberia National Police (LNP…
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) facilitated the retrieval and handing-over of the 58 stolen herd of cattle to the rightful owner, a Ngok Dinka pastoralist, on 26 June 2017 in Todach village, 17…
A fresh round of talks on Cyprus will last “as long as it takes,” but there are no guarantees of success, the United Nations negotiator facilitating the process said today. Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Espen Barth Eide…
In spite of “remarkable” progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and…
Wrapping up a three-day visit to Haiti, a Security Council delegation today stressed that it has accomplished the objectives of the mission, including a first-hand look into how best the United Nations could contribute to the…
Afghans need to see their Government taking the reins for security in the country, delivering much needed services and creating jobs, says the United Nations envoy to the country, Tadamichi Yamamoto. At the same time, Mr…