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North Kivu: A New Base in Eringeti for A Better Protection of Civilians
The Eringeti base is now operational with South African peacekeepers whose mission is to ensure the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Sy A joint mission made up of representatives from Human Rights, Civil…
Promoting gender equality focus of UNMISS workshop with young students
100 students and teachers participated in an interactive workshop in Juba supported by UNMISS UNPOL on challenging gender stereotypes and promoting the rights of girls to education as well as economic empowerment. Photo by…
Violence against civilians in South Sudan reduced significantly in 2021
Juba, 17 February 2022: Violence against civilians saw a 42 per cent reduction in 2021 compared with the previous year according to a new report released by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The UNMISS Human…
Ituri: A Journey to the Heart of a Camp for the Internally Displaced Persons in the Territory of Djugu
"Living here with children is an ordeal. We ask the government to do everything possible to restore peace so that we can return home," says one displaced woman. Photos MONUSCO / Jean-Tobie Okala The red soil and dust raised…
UNIFIL extends support to Tyre Scouts
In UNIFIL’s continued efforts to foster relations with host communities, the peacekeeping mission supported the Tyre branch of the National Education Scout Association with a number of agriculture and musical equipment, last…
Central African Republic: All stakeholders must act to end impunity, says UN expert
BANGUI (18 February 2022) – A UN human rights expert today urged all necessary steps be taken to end impunity in the Central African Republic to ensure lasting peace in the country, and expressed the need to strengthen…
Ituri: 18 Victims of an Attack Evacuated by MONUSCO from Mungwalu to Bunia
Thirteen civilians were seriously injured following a deadly attack carried out on February 15, 2022 by militiamen from a CODECO armed group faction, in the locality named Scierie Abelkoze, Ituri. Photos MONUSCO/AirOps…
Ituri: immersion in the heart of an IDP camp in Djugu territory
"Living here with children is an ordeal. We ask the government to do everything possible to restore peace so that we can return home," says one displaced woman. Photos MONUSCO / Jean-Tobie Okala The red soil and dust raised…
UNMISS peacekeepers conduct assessment mission to Twic county following recent clashes with Abyei Special Administrative Region
Sixteen people have been killed while some 50,000 others have been displaced following a recent conflict between the communities of Twic county in Warrap, South Sudan, with their neighbours across the border in the Abyei…
SRSG Caroline Ziadeh meets Mayor of Pristina Përparim Rama
Photos by Pristina Municipality The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Mayor of Pristina Municipality, Mr. Përparim Rama, and senior municipal staff on 21…